Celtic planning double transfer swoop for January

The summer transfer window may have closed for business last week, but it hasn’t stopped the rumour mill from churning out yet more speculation regarding incomings to Celtic Park…

According to Alan Nixon on Patreon Celtic are looking to swoop for Liverpool left back Luke Chambers, as well as Blackburn’s Japanese international playmaker Ryoya Morishita, a player that the club tried to sign late on in the window, only for the Ewood Park side to rebuff the offer.

Nixon reports: “Liverpool will let left back Luke Chambers go on loan in January – with Celtic among his admirers. Chambers was kept at the Kop for cover in the summer but will be helped to find a home in the New Year.

“The Scottish giants are keen on Chambers as a long term project. He is out or contract at the end of the season. Celtic are planning a raid for Blackburn’s Japanese genius Ryoya Morishita.

“The Scottish champs made a very late move for Morishita in a frantic move as the clubs discussed a potential deal for Reo Hatate.

Morishita has caught the eye as an attacker with the skills to open up defences and despite his age Celtic are keen on a deal. Blackburn could not sell Morishita so late – even at the prices mentioned – but that will not put off Celtic.

There are still funds for a player in that role and Martin O’Neill is likely to revisit the move in.”

It’s no secret that Martin O’Neill is looking to strengthen the left back area, with just on loan Chelsea youngster Landon Emenalo providing competition for Kieran Tierney, but might see Chambers, who previously had a loan spell at Kilmarnock, as a more long term option.

Blackburn’s Ryoya Morishita is an interesting link, but one that could well have its merits as the former Legia Warsaw midfielder is a creative player who can also play on the wing.