There's millions being spent on senior recruits - but there's plenty of youth talent bubbling beneath the surface at Celtic.
The Hoops youngsters are competing in the UEFA Youth League this season and several have been courted by some of Europe's biggest clubs, with many like Ben Doak and Liam Morrison taking up those options. Greig Robertson spent 11 years at Celtic, working mainly in the youth department across a number of roles, most recently as U18s coach. before moving to become director of coaching at FC Boston in January.
He's well aware of the current crop his former club have and while not wanting to heap pressure on the youngsters, Robertson tells Glasgow Live Sport that goalkeeper Tobi Oluwayemi and attack-minded Rocco Vata are two who there are high Parkhead hopes for after first-team exposure in pre-season. He said: "I absolutely think there will be a number who break through. There was some out in Austria with the first team during pre-season.
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"Tobi has been in and around the first team and on the bench. I know he is very highly-regarded by Stevie Woods and the guys up there.
"He came from Tottenham and took a season to settle, but has made big saves at big moments, and as a Celtic goalkeeper that is critical.
"He's one that the club in general have high hopes for. Rocco Vata played all last season for the 'B' team and has developed physically, emotionally and maturely. There's a good crop at u18s level too who have come through from the 16's. The pipeline is looking and healthy is strong but it's difficult to name names as you don't want to put undue pressure as they are only young."
Another who is tipped for success is playmaker Ben Summers, but he has the hard task of living up to club icon Tommy Burns, after acting as the Celtic hero as a child.
Robertson added: "Ben Summers and Rocco Vata are another two who went away to Austria in pre-season. Two very different people in their style of play but probably epitomise Celtic players.
"Ben Summers, an attacking midfielder who is beautiful on the ball and aesthetically pleasing. He had the unenviable role of playing a young Tommy Burns in a TV programme that was made when he was a kid, just a little guy with a mop of red hair!
"That's an unenviable comparison to have, but yeah, Ben Summers is another where there's high hopes for."
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