The January transfer window is open but Celtic and Rangers are likely to have one eye on the summer as they plan ahead for the future.
The January window is frequently a hectic time of year for clubs to conclude transfer transactions. Celtic and Rangers will both keep one eye on the future and potential alterations to their respective squads.
Brendan Rodgers and Philippe Clement will attempt to sell some players this month and replace them with additional talent, which is always a difficult task midway through a season.
Rodgers discussed his failed attempt to sign former West Ham United captain Declan Rice during his first stay at Parkhead earlier this week, highlighting the difficulty of closing deals in current window.
A number of prominent players from Europe and beyond are likely to become free agents in the summer as they enter the final six months of their contracts. Here, GlasgowWorld looks at 14 players that both Glasgow giants could target with a view to next season and beyond:
1. Wilfred Ndidi – Leicester City
Defensive midfielder – A player Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers knows well from his time at the King Power Stadium. Could a potential reunion be on the cards?
2. Scott McKenna – Nottingham Forest
Centre-back – Rangers have now joined Celtic in the race to sign the Scotland international who has fallen out of favour at the City Ground.
3. Loris Karius – Newcastle Utd
Goalkeeper – Ex-Liverpool stopper penned a short-term deal on Tyneside last summer and could be on the move at the end of the season.
4. Hans Hateboer – Atalanta BC
Wing back – Currently sidelined with a muscle injury, the Dutch wide man had previously attracted interest from Inter Milan a few years ago.
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