Neil Lennon is hoping to make one more signing for his Champions League squad.
As the transfer window closed at midnight the Celtic website announced the signings of defender Efe Ambrose from FC Ashdod, Getafe striker Miku and goalkeeper Lubos Kamenar.
Interestingly the club statement added: “And the club are also looking to bring in another striker, which they are hoping to do ahead of Monday’s UEFA Champions League deadline.”
Clubs are entitled to sign free agents at anytime during the season with Celtic signing Andre Blackman outwith the transfer window last season.
By narrowing the field down to a striker the name of Michael Owen is the most obvious high profile striker without a club.
After a two year stint at Manchester United the former England World Cup striker has turned down various offers in the hope of staying at the highest level of the game having previously turned out for Liverpool, Real Madrid and Newcastle United.
Late last night Owen tweeted: “Nothing to confirm just yet, will be an interesting few days now that the transfer window is closed.”
Owen has family in Glasgow and hasn’t hidden his fondness for the club even though he was never tempted along to a Glasgow derby match in the way that many Premiership stars have including Damien Duff, Andy Carroll, Shay Given, Roy Keane and John O’Shea.
The other obvious target could be James McFadden who was a target for Neil Lennon last autumn.
McFadden decided to remain in England and signed for Everton before being released at the end of the season.
Motherwell had an offrer turned down for their former striker who has been training at Fir Park.
While Owen and McFadden are the obvious candidates yesterday’s transfer dealings continue to underline the fact that Celtic’s scouting network extends way beyond the UK.
Miku and Kamenar hadn’t been linked in any way to Celtic but with the club going public about signing a striker the guessing game is well underway.
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In Lennon we trust! Whoever he signs is good by me.
Vennegor of Hesselink crap…over 40 goals in 3 seasons, some of this time he was off with injuries. A bit harsh in your judgement imo
40 goals in 3 seasons in the SPL is not the mark of a quality footballer. I’d nearly manage that myself. 13 goals per season for a striker. Utter crap IMO!