Celtic’s manager Brendan Rodgers maintains that a hefty spending spree doesn’t necessarily equate to success in the transfer market. He emphasises that record-breaking transfers require time and careful planning.

Rodgers is a firm believer in Celtic’s tried-and-true strategy of investing modestly in potential talent and nurturing them into high-value stars. This approach comes into focus as he discusses the prospect of marquee signings.

Following the £25m transfer of Jota to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, Rodgers has a substantial budget at his disposal.

This windfall, combined with the club’s already robust finances, has led to speculation that Rodgers might be planning to make a splash in the transfer market, especially with the Champions League in sight.

However, Rodgers has made it clear that he has no intention of deviating from Celtic’s successful transfer strategy and the theory by many in the media that a box office signing is expected could be wide of the mark.

He said: [Daily Record]

“Yes, there’s money there, but it doesn’t always mean if you spend £9m or £10m you are going to get a top player. There might be someone within your academy or someone at £2m or £3m that can become a £20m or £30m player. My strength is development and I’ve been working closely with the people here to improve the squad.”

There’s clearly a long-term vision at Celtic, and Rodgers has the belief in the power of player development.

It’s a strategy that has served Celtic well in the past, and under Rodgers’ leadership, it’s likely to continue doing so.