Celtic could lose key defender as Polish stopper Maik Nawkrocki jets in to seal £4m move

CELTIC are on the verge of bringing in Polish defender Maik Nawrocki – but it could just be one and one in the Hoops’ back line.

A report has emerged linking Sweden defender Carl Starfelt with a move from Parkhead.

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Brendan Rodgers is healthy transfer budget and has already recruited Marco Tilio, Yang Hyun-jun and Odin Thiago spar.

Korean midfielder Kwon Hyeok-kyu will join his compatriot Glasgow Rumors continue to circulate about Kieran Tierney as well next Association.

But while Nowriocki is waiting to land a £4million deal from Legia Warsaw, he could be more of a replacement than a new signing at the Parkhead defense.

football Scotland claims Spartak Moscow is ready to offer 28-year-old Starfelt a return Russia.

The Sweden international joined the Hoops from Rubin Kazan in one of Ange Postecoglou’s first moves on the transfer market and after a rocky start in Scotland established himself as a reliable defender last season.

He saw his partner Jacynta leave the hoops after the couple had a fight a Relationship That was revealed last season.

And the report suggests that an offer in the pipeline this week could open up its own exit route.

With Rodgers having significant spending power, transfer rumors aren’t far behind Parkhead and Kieran Tierney’s name continues to be linked with a potential return – although Newcastle is also mentioned for the Scotland international.

Brendan Rodgers was quick to dismiss last week’s links to Brazilians Ferreira and Mohamed Reda, claiming “to be perfectly honest, I don’t even know those players”.

But Tierney admitted his Future at Arsenal is open.

Rodgers refused to rule out a return move for the 26-year-old but Eddie Howe has also been linked with the 39-time Scotland international.

Tierney admitted, “It’s not really up to me.”

I had no arguments with the gaffer and work hard every day trying to do my best.

“I didn’t miss a game last season because Injury.

“I was available at every game and always ready when asked.”

“I think everyone would agree that I never give less than 100 percent, whether I’m playing or not.

“You can’t play every single game every year and I don’t expect to.

“But I’ve still been there a lot as a substitute last season, whether that’s to watch games or help score a goal, and I’ve done everything I could to help.”

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