BRENDAN RODGERS has made it clear he’s still eyeing a trio of signings with only six days left of the transfer window.

The Irishman previously said he wants a replacement for Stuart Armstrong, Patrick Roberts as well as one more addition.

He has replaced Roberts with Arzani although he is more a work in progress leaving him wanting two additions, however, with the likelihood of Boyata leaving in this window the Celtic manager knows he needs three in if he is to be totally happy with his squad.

Asked if this was the priority at the Celtic Park press conference, the manager nodded.

“Absolutely. There’s no change.” admitted Rodgers.

“I’ve been pretty clear, since the end of last season, what we need.

“You need to replace what you lose in order to keep that strength and competition.

“It’s no coincidence that James Forrest was very good with Patrick Roberts breathing down his neck. And vice-versa.

“The midfield players knew if they weren’t quite doing it, someone could come in, come on and do well.”

It’s going to be a busy week for Celtic if that’s the case. The bhoys have Hamilton on Sunday, then Rodgers must prepare his side for the visit of Suduva on Thursday evening followed by the first SPFL Glasgow Derby of the season.

It’s unlikely anyone Celtic bring in before the window will play any part in the Glasgow Derby next week with Rodgers reluctant to throw new signings straight into the fold.

This means Celtic will have to make do with what’s available right now when they take on Steven Gerrard’s men.