Celtic underwent a significant overhaul during the previous summer transfer window.
This has since turned out to be very beneficial for the Hoops as they recently ended the 2021/22 SPFL season as league champions, bringing their Old Firm rivals’ time as top dogs to an end.
Now that Ange Postecoglou’s debut season in charge of the Bhoys has come to a successful end, the focus at Lennoxtown can now turn to the next window and what sort of business the club will look to do.
With that in mind, it seems as though a clue has emerged that should excite a lot of supporters at Parkhead.
What’s the talk?
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist and transfer insider Pete O’Rourke had this to say about the possibility of Celtic dipping into the French transfer market this summer and potentially signing SM Caen striker Alexandre Mendy.
He said: “It’s been a successful market for Celtic in the past, them raiding the French market, and maybe they’ll be hoping they could have more success if they do decide to pursue a move for Mendy as well.
“He looks like a talented player, and Postecoglou is planning ahead and looking to strengthen his squad with their Champions League football in mind next season.”
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The Hoops were linked with a move for the striker last month and reportedly had an offer for him turned down.
With 64 appearances to his name for his current club, the 28-year-old has scored 21 goals and provided three assists along the way.
One player that comes to mind when thinking about players Celtic have signed from France in the past is Odsonne Edouard.
After initially arriving on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, the striker signed permanently a year later for a club-record fee of £9m.
The Frenchman then joined Crystal Palace last summer for £14m after scoring 86 times in 179 appearances across all competitions.
This backs up what O’Rourke had to say about the Hoops being successful when it comes to signing players from France in the past.
Thus, if Postecoglou can pull off another successful summer of transfer business, starting by adding Mendy to their ranks, it would surely be great for the club, particularly if they end up winning more silverware next season.
