Celtic's summer transfer window has finally burst into life as the Hoops close in on the marquee signing of Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt for a record-breaking £11million-plus fee. The Danish striker could spearhead a blockbuster £25m frontline, with £6m star Camilo Duran already in the building and talks ongoing for Egyptian winger Haissem Hassan.
Record-breaking summer splurge
After a long wait for restless fans, Martin O'Neill hopes his new Bhoys will be worth the wait. With the Premiership title defence less than a week away and a £40m Champions League play-off approaching, O'Neill aims to add more faces to his Double-winning squad. The Parkhead giants are targeting quality over quantity in what could be a record-breaking summer.
How Celtic could line up
Viljami Sinisalo is set to start as goalkeeper after Kasper Schmeichel's retirement, but faces competition by the end of the window. Alistair Johnston remains at right-back despite Premier League interest from Everton and Fulham. Cameron Carter-Vickers returns from an Achilles injury, while Liam Scales retains the captain's armband in Callum McGregor's absence. Kieran Tierney made 53 appearances last term and is first-choice left-back, but a backup is needed.
Midfield and attack
Callum McGregor is at the centre of speculation over a move to Saudi, but O'Neill must convince him to stay. Mika Baur, a £5m-rated German Under-21 midfielder from Paderborn, could replace wantaway duo Arne Engels and Reo Hatate. Benjamin Nygren, a £1.5m signing from Nordsjaelland, scored 21 goals last season and featured at the World Cup. Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo could cost up to £8m. Kasper Hogh, with six Champions League goals last season, is on the verge of joining. Camilo Duran has scored three in pre-season and can play on the left or through the middle.
Substitutes
Ross Doohan, Auston Trusty, Anthony Ralston, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Luke McCowan, Jota, Yang, Sebastian Tounekti, James Forrest, Callum Osmand complete the squad.
