The past week has seen the club secure the services of two of their most talented players, Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda, on four-year deals. This news has been met with widespread delight among the Celtic faithful, who are eager to see the club build on the foundations laid by former manager Ange Postecoglou.

Kyogo and Maeda have been instrumental in Celtic’s recent success, with their performances on the pitch earning them the adoration of the Celtic support and the respect of their peers. Their commitment to the club for the next four years is a testament to their belief in the vision and direction that the club is heading under the new management of Brendan Rodgers.

Rodgers, who took over the reins following Postecoglou’s departure, has been tasked with continuing the progress made under his predecessor. The signing of Kyogo and Maeda is a significant step in the right direction and a clear indication of Rodgers’ intent to maintain Celtic’s status as a dominant force in Scottish football.

However, the icing on the cake for Celtic fans would be the signing of Reo Hatate on a new lucrative deal. Hatate, who has been a revelation since joining the club, is seen as a prime target for Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur. Securing Hatate’s services would serve to  strengthen Celtic’s squad and stave off any immediate interest from Spurs.

Hatate’s potential departure has been a topic of concern among the Celtic faithful, especially given his impact on the team. His technical skills, combined with his work ethic and understanding of the game, make him a valuable asset to the club. The prospect of him reuniting with Postecoglou, who brought him to Celtic, is a real possibility that the club must address.

The Celtic board is well aware of the importance of keeping Hatate at the club. They understand that his departure would be a significant blow to the team, but as we know from the Jota deal, money talks.