The January transfer window is right around the corner. Not only do Celtic need to make some signings, but they have to get them done quickly, like in the Ange Postecoglou era. The current squad is nowhere near good enough. And while there are plenty of questions around Wilfried Nancy's quality as well, he needs to be backed if the Hoops are to have any chance of turning things around under the Frenchman.
There are plenty of areas where Celtic could do with reinforcements. One of them is on the flanks. It feels like they don't have a reliable option on either wing at the moment. Incidentally, one of their own players is doing quite well out on loan.
Luis Palma had made a blistering start to life at Celtic but faded away over time. One could argue that Brendan Rodgers did not give him enough chances to earn his way back into the team.
Palma was sent out on loan to Lech Poznan in the summer. In 25 appearances for the club, he has scored 6 goals and provided 7 assists. A solid return, to say the least. And it looks like they are already trying to get a permanent deal done in the future.
Club chief confirms ongoing talks over Celtic transfer move
Lech Poznan do have an option to buy included in the loan deal. But it is believed to be around £4 million, which would be twice their current transfer record. Unsurprisingly, the club are hoping to bring that figure down.
As reported by Glasgow Times, President of Lech Poznan Piotr Rutkowski said:
"I speak to Celtic around once a month and there's not much chance of them lowering their asking price."
It remains to be seen whether the club will be successful in finding some middle ground with Celtic in the future or not. If they are not, perhaps Palma will stay.