Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is eager to strengthen his squad further in the coming weeks.
Celtic already have good options in central defence, with Rodgers set to keep hold of Filip Benkovic for the duration of his loan spell at Parkhead.
And while Rodgers admits that Celtic will definitely be in the market for a centre-back in the summer, he doesn’t feel it is a pressing concern right now.
“To be brutally honest, if we were to bring in someone of the quality we require [in central defence] they would want to play,” Rodgers said.
“There are positions we’ll look at but that is one where a couple of our key players will move on and will need to be replaced. Obviously, we have young Kris Ajer and Jozo Simunovic already here. It’s an area of the team we will find it tough to strengthen in January but it’s a must to do that in the summer.
“It’s a possibility that we will spend more [money] in the next couple of weeks. We’ve brought in a couple of loans and a young boy with potential. I’m not sure – it’s down to availability and also to what’s affordable from the club’s perspective.
“But I think we’ll look to add to our squad. There are also a few lads we’ll be sending out on loan but there are still key areas we’ve been looking to strengthen over a period of time.”
Celtic are likely to lose Dedryck Boyata in the summer, and Rodgers will need to replace him.
The Bhoys seem to be looking at other areas for additions right now though, after strengthening their attack.
Celtic have signed Timothy Weah and Vakoun Issouf Bayo this month to increase Rodgers’ forward options for the second half of the season.
Celtic are currently leading the way in the Scottish Premiership table, but they have Rangers breathing down their necks.
The Bhoys are next in action when they take on Airdrieonians at the weekend.
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