Celtic’s patience in the transfer window appears to have paid dividends this summer, with several new arrivals hitting the ground running under veteran boss Martin O’Neill.
The 74-year-old took his time when strengthening his squad this summer, but looks to have pulled off a masterstroke with striking duo Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran already establishing themselves as big players for the champions this season. Fellow new additions Mika Baur and Haissem Hassan also look like impressive captures.
However, as it so often is during the transfer window, those new additions mean the end of the road for some members of the Celtic squad. The Hoops have already waved goodbye to fan favourite Daizen Maeda, and several others could follow him out of the Parkhead exit door before the deadline. But which players will depart for pastures new before September 3?
Here, The Scotsman take a look at the 8 players who could leave Celtic ahead of the deadline day next week.
1. Johnny Kenny
Signed a long-term contract last summer, but has fallen quite far down the pecking order following the arrivals of Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran in the summer. Spent the second half of last season on loan to Bolton Wanderers. The Republic of Ireland international has significant interest in his services, despite his desire to remain in Glasgow. One to keep a close eye on as the deadline draws closer. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
2. Anthony Ralston
The Scotland international has played just seven minutes of competitive action so far this season, and appears to have fallen behind teenager Colby Donovan in the pecking order. With Celtic rumoured to be interested in Japan international for Yukinari Sugawara, it's possible that Ralston could be allowed to move before the deadline. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
3. Michel-Ange Balikwisha
The DR Congo international has made no impact since moving to the club for £5million last summer, and is surplus to requirements. Will almost certainly be allowed to leave if a suitable offer is made before the window shuts. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
4. Sean McArdle
The teenager winger performed admirably during the club's pre-season campaign, but could move out on loan to gain more regular senior minutes. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group