Celtic are beginning to put the wheels in motion for the remainder of their transfer window and are on the verge of announcing a new signing, according to reports.

Brendan Rodgers confirms Celtic close to arrivals

In what has been a slow-moving summer for Celtic, six new players have walked through the door in the form of Kieran Tierney, Callum Osmand, Ross Doohan, Benjamin Nygren, Shin Yamada and Hayato Inamura.

Nevertheless, supporters’ appetite to see more done ahead of their side’s Champions League playoff round tie is only growing stronger, which has prompted Brendan Rodgers to address the Bhoys’ transfer dealings ahead of this weekend’s Scottish Premiership opener against St Mirren.

He stated: “We still have work to do in the market but I’m really excited. The focus is really on the players that are here, and they’ve been working very well and hopefully by the end of the month, we’ll be a stronger squad for the end of the transfer window.

“We hope this week there might be some news on that, but I think coaches in the transfer market don’t move at the same pace.”

After leaving Burnley upon the expiry of his contract, free agent midfielder Josh Brownhill is someone Celtic could look to swoop for amid interest in his signature from elsewhere, though if he were to arrive, it may suggest one or two could depart to streamline the Hoops’ engine room.

Go Ahead Eagles star Jakob Breum has been frequently linked with the Bhoys. While his situation is evolving, Celtic are now poised to announce a signing that will be welcomed by supporters as they push the button on reinforcements.

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey set to undergo Celtic medical on Friday

Taking to social media platform X, Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph confirmed Manchester City’s Jahmai Simpson-Pusey will undergo his Celtic medical ahead of signing on a season-long loan basis.

The reporter stated on Thursday afternoon: “UPDATE: Manchester City centre-back Jahmai Simpson-Pusey is due to travel to Glasgow (Friday) to undergo a medical with Celtic. The 19-year-old is set to join the Scottish champions on a season-long loan deal.”

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey in the Premier League – 2024/25 (Fotmob)

Pass accuracy

93%

Duels won

3

Recoveries

3

Dribbled past

1

Touches

125

Admittedly, his senior career has yielded six appearances so far. However, the 19-year-old won the Premier League 2 Player of the Season award in 2024/25, and he is highly rated at his parent club.

Celtic fought off competition from Strasbourg to sign Simpson-Pusey, and he will compete with Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales and Auston Trusty for a place in the Bhoys’ back four.

Previously labelled “unbelievable” by Pep Guardiola, all that is left now is for minor details to be ticked off before he will officially be unveiled at Parkhead.