As the pre-season gets underway, there’s a new dynamic shaping up at Celtic Park, and it’s all centred around one man – Brendan Rodgers. In his return to the helm, the Irishman has been given the final say over all transfers, which is already influencing the club’s recruitment strategy.

In the past, Celtic’s signings were largely influenced by a collective decision-making process, with the manager’s input being one among many. However, this summer, things are different. The players that have been brought into the fold so far were not initially on Rodgers’ radar. Yet, given the terms of his return, he has had the final say on all incoming transfers, green-lighting each deal.

This new arrangement has seen Celtic secure the signatures of several players, despite them not being Rodgers’ initial targets. The most recent of these is the expected signing of Yang Hyun-Jun, a move that Rodgers has, again, personally approved.

Behind the scenes, Mark Lawwell and his scouting team are working tirelessly to identify potential targets. They have a sizeable budget at their disposal, and Rodgers has the freedom to use it as he sees fit. This has sparked excitement among the Celtic fans, who are eager to see who their manager will bring in to bolster the squad.

Sources close to the club have told Celtsarehere that Rodgers is not specifically looking to break Celtic’s £9m transfer fee record. However, they also noted that the Celtic manager will not hesitate to splash the cash if the right player comes along.

The team is also preparing for the upcoming season as the transfer activities continue. The Bhoys are set to jet off to Portugal next week for a pre-season training camp. This will be a crucial time for Rodgers to integrate the new signings into the squad and prepare the team for the challenges that lie ahead.