Central defence seems to be one area where Celtic are looking to strengthen this summer. They have already brought in Hayato Inamura, a highly-rated defender from Albirex Niigata. Since then, it has been confirmed that he is being viewed as a long-term option rather than someone who will be immediately involved in the first-team picture.
So, Celtic's need to bring in a centre-back to challenge for a starting spot remains. And it looks like a 25-year-old Dutchman currently plying his trade in Portugal has caught their eye.
As reported by Record, Justin de Haas' good season with Famalicao has caught Celtic's attention and paved the way for a proposal that, according to the Scottish press, will be presented soon. According to the information, the Hoops will be willing to pay €3.5 million to sign him.
De Haas came through the ranks at AZ Alkmaar and played youth international level football for the Netherlands. But it is in Portugal that he has finally managed to impress in the senior game. Could a move to Celtic Park be on the cards this summer?
Celtic ready to make offer for 25-year-old defender
Standing at 6 feet 4, De Haas is quite the presence at the back. So, signing him would add another dimension to this Celtic squad that they are missing at this point in time.
He is not the only similar profile of centre-back Celtic have been linked with in recent times. Etienne Youte of Le Havre is another physical defender who is believed to be on the radar of the Scottish champions.
Let's see what the future holds for Celtic's centre-back positions. Judging by the speculation, it looks like Brendan Rodgers is not satisfied with the options available to him and is looking to strengthen in that area of the pitch. Hopefully, the board will back him.