After weeks of negotiations, it seems highly likely that Celtic will secure the permanent signing of Adam Idah after a successful loan spell last season, similar to Paulo Bernardo’s transition from loanee to permanent player. A dedicated Celtic fan recently compared the club’s transfer strategy to that of similarly-structured clubs with comparable resources, shedding light on how Celtic operates in the transfer market compared to other clubs in Europe.
Using Transfermerkt data, a Reddit user known as Own_Detail3500 delved into the timing of Celtic’s transfer activities and whether they are unique in leaving deals until later in the transfer window. The analysis revealed some interesting points, such as the tendency for most teams to conduct major business towards the end of the transfer window, with a few exceptions like Rangers and lower-budget teams. Additionally, the user noted that Portuguese teams plan signings from South America well in advance, resulting in early deals in July.
The analysis also touched on the budgets of clubs like Benfica and Ajax, which were higher than anticipated, as well as the unique transfer window in Norway and the domestic dealings of Bodo Glimt. Own_Detail3500 pointed out that Celtic should expect more activity in the current transfer window based on previous years, and suggested that the club may not be as proactive as desired in the early stages of the window.
Despite acknowledging areas for improvement in Celtic’s transfer strategy, the analysis concluded that the perception of Celtic as always being slow in the transfer market is both true and false. While there may be room for better planning and pre-purchasing, Celtic remains active throughout the transfer windows, dispelling the notion that they are the only team that leaves deals until late. This trend of late dealings seems to be common among clubs in a similar bracket.
In addition to the insights provided by Own_Detail3500, recent reports have suggested that Celtic may have missed out on a top striker in Miovski, highlighting the competitive nature of the transfer market. On a more positive note, there are reports of Celtic agreeing on a £9.5 million transfer deal for Adam Idah with a sell-on clause included.
Overall, the comparison of Celtic’s transfer strategy with clubs of similar size offers valuable insights into how the club operates in the transfer market and how it stacks up against its peers. While there may be areas for improvement, Celtic’s consistent activity throughout the transfer windows shows a commitment to strengthening the squad and competing at a high level.
