Ahead of the Curve - Mark Hendry on Celtic's Latest Business

Journalist Mark Hendry has been at the forefront of exclusive updates on Celtic’s transfer business for CeltsAreHere this week — and now he shares his take on the latest movements inside Celtic Park.

The frustration among Celtic fans back in January was obvious when a marquee striker signing failed to materialise.

Kyogo had departed in a £10million move to Rennes in Ligue 1, and manager Brendan Rodgers later revealed the Japanese hitman had asked to leave long before the deal was struck.

Pushing Daizen Maeda through the middle proved a masterstroke from Rodgers, with the 27-year-old stepping up impressively and delivering a strong goal return. But questions lingered: why, despite cash in the bank, was no new forward brought in?