In the high-octane world of football, where drama and excitement reign supreme, the stakes are higher than ever. The transfer window is a time of great speculation, where the possibilities seem endless, and the fate of a season can hang in the balance. For Celtic fans, the anxiety is palpable as they watch their beloved club navigate the treacherous waters of the transfer market.
The air is electric with anticipation, and the experts are weighing in. Chris Sutton, the legendary Celtic striker, has delivered a scathing critique of his former club’s transfer policy, claiming they are taking a “huge risk” with their lack of activity this summer.
Sutton’s words were uncompromising as he analyzed the current state of play in the Scottish Premiership. With the new season just underway, he believes that Celtic’s failure to adequately strengthen their squad could open the door for rivals Rangers to mount a serious title challenge. “I bang on about Kyogo loads,” he stated, referencing the Japanese forward who has left a significant void. “They needed to replace him in January, and Brendan Rodgers spoke about that. They didn’t replace him in January and haven’t replaced him yet. Nicolas Kuhn’s gone as well. Selling him for £19 million is good money, but there are enormous holes to fill.”
The former striker’s comments were not limited to the attacking front. He also expressed concern over the potential sale of Daizen Maeda, who has been linked with a move to Brentford. Sutton was unequivocal in his opposition to this potential transfer, stating: “Maeda is like Maradona to Celtic. He is that important to Celtic. What would be the point if they sold Daizen Maeda? I mean, just sell all the players.” He stressed the importance of strengthening from a position of power, warning that complacency could prove fatal in the title race.
The pressure is now squarely on the club’s board and manager Brendan Rodgers to respond to these criticisms and make the necessary signings before the transfer window closes. As Sutton himself said, the title race “wasn’t a title race” last season due to Celtic’s dominance, but with Rangers making their own moves in the transfer market, the landscape could be shifting dramatically. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether Sutton’s dire warnings are prescient or if Celtic can prove their doubters wrong once again.
