Perhaps it is going four points clear of the Rangers after just two games, but things seem a lot calmer among Celtic fans right now than they did a couple of weeks ago. That does not change the fact that the Hoops need to strengthen the squad further before this summer transfer window closes. Of course, most have given up hope that any additions will be made before their Champions League qualifier play-off against Kairat Almaty.
While Celtic have struggled to make moves happen this summer, a number of their former players have been on the move. Jeremie Frimpong joined Liverpool while Birmingham City ended up signing Kyogo, bringing an end to his spell at Rennes.
Now, it looks like Ben Doak is on the verge of completing a move. The Celtic academy graduate left for Liverpool in 2022 and has made 10 appearances for them since then.
It had taken Liverpool just a £600,000 fee to sign Doak. But it looks like they are close to pocketing a £25 million fee for his exit, even though he barely featured at Anfield during his three years there.
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As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Doak has completed his medical at Bournemouth and will sign his long-term deal later today. The deal was done on Friday for a £25m fee to Liverpool. The Reds will also have a buyback clause.
While Doak's spell at Liverpool did not go as he would have imagined when he left his boyhood club for Anfield, he was still able to enhance his reputation there. That is the power of the Premier League.
Players with ten appearances for Liverpool are moving for £25 million, which is the Scottish transfer record. It just goes to show why it is almost impossible for clubs like Celtic to compete against such teams in Europe.