18 months into Ange Postecoglou's tenure at Celtic, it's clear that his approach to transfers is very much like his footballing philosophy. Quick, decisive, and undeniably effective.
We're still two days away from the January window opening and already the signings of Alistair Johnston and Yuki Kobayashi feel like ancient history. There is also the prospect of a new defensive midfielder in the works after a wink from the manager towards another Japanese star in Tomoki Iwata.
And it's unlikely they'll stop there, with a new striker also near the top of the priorities in the January sales. Record Sport understands Giorgos Giakoumakis looks increasingly likely to leave next month after a breakdown in contract talks, but any new face up top doesn't necessarily hinge on him leaving. As shown with the signing of Johnston from Montreal, the Hoops aren't shy about being proactive rather than reactive, and the lack of options beyond Kyogo and Giakoumakis mean a new frontman wouldn't go amiss anyway even if the Greek does end up staying next month.
