Celtic talks to sign star “Farid”

Celtic Comfortable winners ran out again in Scottish Premier League on Sunday as they recorded a 4-0 win over St Johnstone in their final match of the year.

The Hoops will now head into 2025 at the top of the division, 14 points clear of Rangers in second place, on course for a fourth successive title.

Brendan RodgersThe team also face the Gers in their first game of the new year on Thursday at Ibrox, meaning they have a chance to move 17 points clear of their Glasgow rivals.

The Northern Irishman has enjoyed plenty of success since returning to Parkhead ahead of the 2023/24 season, winning the Premier League, SFA Cup and League Cup so far.

His team is also on its way to qualifying for the Champions League playoff stage, after one defeat in six matches so far, before the final two matches of the league stage.

Despite all the team’s success, Rodgers is still looking to improve his squad when the January transfer window opens later this week.

Celtic are planning talks with the Premier League star

According to Football Insider. Celtic are planning to hold talks with Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney To secure a pre-contract deal for the Scottish defender.

The report claims that Rodgers is “working” on a move to bring the Scotland international back to Parkhead on a free transfer at the end of the season, with his current contract with the Gunners set to expire next summer.

Given his deal is down, Celtic can negotiate a pre-contract agreement with the left-footed star when the January transfer window opens, which would then see him officially link up with Rodgers and his squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

The outlet adds that Tierney is interested in returning to Glasgow for a second spell with the Hoops and would be prepared to reject offers from other clubs in Europe to make the move, with Football Insider revealing there are several other teams in the mix to land his signature.

It is also claimed that Arsenal would be open to letting him leave on loan for the second half of the season, before a free transfer in the summer, meaning the Bhoys could secure a pre-contract deal in January while also being relegated. On short term loan.

Tierney could come as an excellent addition to the squad in the winter window, if they sign him on loan initially, and as a great partner for another potential signing next month – Sondre Urjasaiter.

Why Celtic should sign Sondre Orjasaeter

Celtic are said to be keen To add another left winger to the group ahead of the second half of the season and has been linked with Interest in Sarpsborg striker Sondre Orjasaeterwho could come in to provide competition in attacking areas for Rodgers.

He is a 21-year-old striker who usually plays on the left flank and looks to cut in on his right foot to provide quality in the final third, as both a goalscorer and creator for his side.

The Norway Under-21 international is particularly impressive at creating quality chances for teammates when stepping forward with his preferred foot, as evidenced by his impressive form for Sarpsborg in Eletserien during the 2024 campaign.

As you can see in the table above, Orjasaeter could come as a big upgrade over Daizen Maeda from a creative perspective, as he averages more assists, ‘big chances’ created, and more dribbles per game.

Now, Celtic could revamp their left-wing squad in January by signing the Norwegian star and bringing in Tierney to play behind him at left-back.

The Scottish full-back has the attacking ability to be the perfect full-back for the 21-year-old winger, and can have a devastating impact in the final third.

Why Kieran Tierney is perfect for Sondre Orjasaeter

Orjasaeter, as previously highlighted, wants to break in with his right foot from the left wing to cause problems at the top of the pitch, and this makes him the ideal winger for an overlapping full-back.

The Norwegian maestro coming onto the field can pull the opposition right-back inside and create space for Tierney to be able to bomb and deliver crosses on the left flank, giving the opposition defense many problems to solve at once.

During his first spell with the Hoops, the Scotland international has delivered just that 37 assists in 170 A match in all competitions for the club, at a rate of one match every 3.14. While Greg Taylor helped 30 in 196 matches for Celtic, suggesting Tierney could come in to provide more creativity from the left-back position.

This means the Arsenal outcast could be the perfect signing alongside Orjasaeter, if the Hoops can land them both, to provide that overlapping threat that would combine well with the winger’s tendency to get inside.

As you can see in the table above, Tierney also showed off his solid defensive work while on loan with Real Sociedad in La Liga during the 2023/24 season.

Experienced ace, once hailed A “unique” talent. By Rodgers, he has the physical qualities needed to win most of his duels and make multiple defensive tackles in every match to maintain Celtic’s defensive strength.

However, his first spell in Glasgow suggests that the defender also has the quality in possession to be a difference-maker in the final third with his assists from the left-back, which is why he could be an excellent addition and the perfect signing alongside Urjasaeter. Next month.