Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has highlighted the challenges in strengthening the squad in the summer window as he vowed to develop existing talent.

The manager expressed his frustrations regarding the recent summer transfer window. Despite nine new faces in Celtic Park, Rodgers suggested that the club’s recruitment efforts are far from over and will spill into January.

Rodgers admitted that not all of his transfer targets were attained during the summer window. “We would have wanted to improve the squad this window then whatever we can’t get because of either the availability isn’t there or the players aren’t affordable then we move to the next window,” said the Celtic manager as quoted by RecordSport.

Despite the transfer shortcomings, Rodgers expressed a commitment to work diligently with the squad he currently has at his disposal. “In between times I’ll work with the players who are here and look to develop them,” he said.

The manager has a proven track record for improving players through intense coaching and tactical adjustments, making his comments reassuring for both the players and the fans.

Given the constant pressure to perform in domestic and European competitions, the winter transfer window will be a crucial time for the club to bolster its ranks, especially with some players getting off to the Asian Cup.

Rodgers’ frustrations with the summer transfer window provide a sobering note amid a generally optimistic period for Celtic. His candour underscores the complexities involved in squad building but also offers hope. With Rodgers at the helm, fans can expect continued development of the existing players while keeping an eye on potential new arrivals in January.