Celtic have made quite a few signings in recent weeks but lately, the majority of the focus has been on players departing the club. There have been plenty of high-profile departees and sooner or later, the Hoops will need to bring in replacements. And it looks like Brendan Rodgers' side are now ready to do that.
If there is one position where Celtic need to strengthen as soon as possible, it is their options on the wings. They have seen Nicolas Kuhn and Luis Palma leave, while Marco Tilio is also on his way out.
Other than that, injuries are a problem as well. Jota picked up a serious one towards the end of last season and is not expected to feature again this year.
So, the Hoops need to make a signing or two or three on the flank in the remainder of this summer transfer window. And the first of those might not be far away.
Celtic now ready to push for their next summer signing
As reported by the Daily Record, Celtic are set to up the ante to try to finally seal a move for Michel-Ange Balikwisha. The player's agent Jibril Rekkab recently said that no discussions were underway but the outlet understands that the Hoops are primed to make their move.
That update does make the entire situation more confusing. The agent's comments had made it seem like no move from Celtic was likely in the near future, with discussions not even underway. But now, it looks like the Hoops are positioned to make their move for Balikwisha.
Celtic have had their eye on Balikwisha going back to last summer. It is believed that the Hoops were ready to move before he suffered his last injury. Let's see if they finally do over the coming days or weeks,