Davie Provan thinks Celtic did their business too late, mistake cost them £30m

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Pundit Davie Provan has told The Scottish Sun that he thinks Celtic’s late transfer business has cost them £30million.

The Bhoys were slammed by former player Charlie Nicholas, who suggested that Celtic haven’t really helped boss Neil Lennon in the transfer market.

Nicholas felt that Celtic have been ‘cheap’ in the transfer market, failing to bring in the quality that Lennon needed to bolster his squad.

Celtic’s final signing of the window was Uruguayan international Diego Laxalt, who arrived on loan from AC Milan until the end of the season.

Celtic also snapped up goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas, Albian Ajeti, David Turnbull and Shane Duffy, whilst also re-signing Mohamed Elyounoussi on loan.

Profile-wise, these signings seem impressive and exactly what Celtic need, but another former Bhoy has offered his view.

Provan has suggested that he does like Celtic’s signings, but highlighted that they did their business too late, with only two starting against Ferencvaros in August.

Celtic lost that game 2-1, meaning they aren’t in this season’s Champions League – and Provan thinks the late business has ultimately cost Celtic £30million in Champions League money.

“Can’t say I agree with my old team-mate Charlie Nicholas’ view on Celtic’s transfer business — but he’s sure as hell entitled to an opinion,” said Provan. “Not according to Neil Lennon who describes Nick’s view as “silly.” Pity Neil isn’t as willing to call out Celts board instead of cosying up to Peter Lawwell.”

“Praising recruitment chief Nicky Hammond, Lenny reminds us he got six players in during the window without anyone leaving. Fine, but when only two were in early enough to start the biggest game of the season against Ferencvaros, it’s cost Celts £30million,” he added.