Celtic have over a month left in the summer transfer window to do any business that they want to do to bolster Brendan Rodgers’ squad for next season.
A new goalkeeper appears to be on the horizon for the Hoops as veteran shot-stopper Kasper Schmeichel is reportedly set to undergo a medical this week ahead of joining on a free transfer.
The 37-year-old titan is poised to arrive as Joe Hart’s replacement between the sticks to provide experience and, hopefully, quality on the pitch.
Celtic are also said to be in the market to add a new defender to the group and The Daily Record have claimed that the club have made an approach to sign versatile Burnley ace Dara O’Shea.
The Hoops, though, already have a fantastic right-back option – in Alistair Johnston – who they have hit the jackpot with since his arrival at Parkhead.
How much Celtic paid for Alistair Johnston
Former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou brought the full-back in from MLS outfit CF Montreal for a reported fee of £3.5m in his last transfer window at the club in January of last year.
As you can see in the table above, he started all of his appearances in the Scottish Premiership and showcased his attacking quality down the right flank.
Johnston, who was lauded as “brilliant” by Canada assistant Ewan Sharp, followed that up with 32 starts, with zero outings as a substitute, as he helped the Hoops to win another league title last season – lifting two in his first 18 months at the club.
Alistair Johnston’s soaring market value
At the time of writing (15/07/2024), Transfermarkt has his market value at a whopping €8.5m (£7.3m) and that is significantly higher than the £3.5m the club splashed out on him less than two years ago.