Its all very well clamouring for new signings, and expecting players of quality to roll up and sign for the hoops.<\/p>\n
Its all very well pointing out that there is money in the bank, and screaming for it to be spent.<\/p>\n
But until the players on the list have weighed up all of their options, none of them are going to commit to Celtic until they know whether or not European football is on the agenda.<\/p>\n
Friday is going to be a busy day, and there is still no guarantee that Europa League football will be enough of an incentive.<\/p>\n
The champions League was the big selling point,\u00a0 and as UEFA move away from including most nations champions in it, that this frutrating scenario will become more of an issue in years to come.<\/p>\n
We may not like it, but Celtic are not the most attractive proposition for a certain level of player.<\/p>\n
Washed out racist defender John Terry had agreed to join the club, but thats when he thought we’d be in the champions League. I’ve sent a thank you to AEK Athens.<\/p>\n
After Ian Wright, Carlton Cole and Kolo Toure’s efforts on the pitch, I’m surprised the club even considered bringing another player north for a well paid semi retirement.<\/p>\n
We’re more likely to see players leave, with Moussa Dembele certainly consodering his future, though whether or not he’ll go is up to him.<\/p>\n