Calmac obviously, but I suspect Ange ain't going to be building around any one two or 3 players for that matter, and is looking for players that will fit into his mantra, he imho is looking to have players ready to step up and into his style of play and I believe thats why we seen 5 and 6 changes to the team in the latter stages of the first part of the season, well that and the CL obviously, he has a way to go still be he knows that better than anyone.
However having said that other than the Ferrymhan I wouldn't like to see Reo or CCV leave anytime soon and obviously we need to keep the core of our home based players due to the European squad rules.
Well the team is built around Calmac, of that theres no question in my mind.
Hes going nowhere unless the club were to recieve a bid truly worthy of his abilities and even then it wouldnt be a true reflection given it's the SPFL, a bid starting at £30 million would be the only one the club would consider entertaining.
Jota will be here for another 2 seasons I believe, hes a smart cookie and knows he's in the perfect place to develop his game, moving on now could stall his career plan.
Same for CCV, he'll be aware of how far one season as a Celtic player has propelled him.
Would take again £30 million for the board to consider it, methinks.
I'm not one of the " jury's out" brigade on Seigrist I think his career plan is coming along nicely and he will be Celtic no1 soon enough.
Abildgaard ....unfair to judge on such little game time, but with him I just get the feeling that he will be an important player and it's just timing, fitness, a slow burner much like Mooy, he gives off a quite confidence that things are steadily improving as we go along.
Also think that much ado about nothing is surrounding Giakoumakis, has anyone heard from his mouth that hes unhappy?
I've not.
SMSM whataboutery.
If its game time, he wants more minutes?
Good , I'd want to hear that from him.
Many, actually pretty much all of our players are newly signed up and what?
1 season into their contracts ? 1½ tops?
These bhoys have to be realistic as well and recognise they werent signed from the Arsenal first team or the likes.
Regarding wages , what hasnt been mentioned is the bonuses all if them will have recieved for their immense efforts in securing the double, Champions league qualification and points won in the CL.
Ange and Nicholson must also recieve huge merit for their dealings in outgoing players.
Every bit as impressive , finding all those outward bound players a new home.
Players like Urhoghide and Scales from what I've read have performed well for their respective loan clubs and whilst that may not necessarily be enough for a Celtic first squad place it certainly has seen the value of both these players soar.
Should they not make the grade here there will be plenty of suitors for their signatures and good business by the club.
Another important factor that hasnt been mentioned yet is that these bhoys have all been brought into the club with the expectation that we will sell them on at a tidy profit, that is our business model after all let's not forget.
All four of our world cup bhoys have done the club proud, enhancing our already good name when it comes to player dealings. ( I'd congratulate Hearts, St Mirren, St Johnstone, Dundee United and even Hibs wouldve likely had a starter in that Australian SPFL select side), congratulations to Barisic as well for making it 55 ...minutes played before pulling up with cramp.
Should we sell anyone ( cost of living crisis doednt apply to football clubs interested in buying players) if it did they wouldnt be spending the cash, just as weve been doing, I'm confident that no one will leave for a value well beneath them.
I'm confident we will keep our main men and perhaps at the seasons end see maybe 2 maximum leave and that will only be because the club would be fools not to take seriously the kind of bids I expect to see for the likes of juranovic, who let's face it , is in a far stronger position than Giakoumakis.
Only mega bids will see our best players leave in January window.
So there yous go , hope that makes everyone feel better and j kept it short
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