BRENDAN Rodgers has left the door open for new signings Luis Palma, Nat Philips, and Paulo Bernardo to make their debuts in the derby against Rangers at Ibrox on Sunday.

Celtic have been particularly active in the final week of the transfer window, confirming these three major signings.

Celtic fans are buzzing with the prospect of seeing fresh faces on the pitch, especially ahead of such a critical match.

The team’s defence has been a point of concern, leading many to anticipate that Nat Philips could find himself in the starting lineup.

Luis Palma, who put pen to paper on a 5-year deal at the club, is also a player fans are eager to see. Palma has been credited with being involved in almost every goal Aris has scored this season and could add some much-needed flair to a Celtic attack that has failed to find the net in its last two outings.

During a press conference on Friday, Rodgers confirmed the signing of Paulo Bernardo and indicated that additional moves could still be made before the transfer window closes. While the possibility of debuts for the new signings at Ibrox is exciting, Rodgers emphasised that these players have been brought in for the long haul, not just for the Rangers showdown.

“We’ll assess the new signings over the next 48 hours to see if they can go straight into the match on Sunday,” Rodgers told Celtic TV. “We’re not just bringing them in for the weekend’s game; it’s for the course of the season.”

With the first derby of the season looming large and the transfer window soon to shut, it’s a busy but thrilling time to be a Celtic fan.