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Josh McCafferty

Celtic transfer latest as Brendan Rodgers reveals 'philosophical' approach

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says he is taking a philosophical approach to transfers. 

The Parkhead boss spoke to the media at Lennoxtown this afternoon ahead of his side's game against Falkirk in the Premier Sports Cup tomorrow evening. 

Rodgers was asked about incomings and whether there has been any progress of late: "I'm philosophical about it", he said. 

"I think that the club has always notoriously done business towards the end of the window.


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"All managers and coaches want the players in as soon as we can because pre-season is for preparation and you want to be as prepared as you possibly can be.

"What has gone unnoticed a little bit is that we've made a really good start. We've had two good wins and played well. I know we'll get better. I can't knock the performances over the two games to get the results. 

"That has been clouded a bit in the negativity surrounding the transfers. So, I'm just trying to focus on the guys that are here. There is a lot of stuff going on in the background. Hopefully we can come out at the end of the market in a good place."

Celtic have until 11pm this evening to submit a 25-man squad for their upcoming Champions League play-off against Kairat Almaty. 

They can then make a further two changes to the group the day before the match. 

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