Marcelo Saracchi was seen leaving Argentina, and the Boca Juniors left back is now on his way to London to finish his medical before completing a move to Celtic.
The 27-year-old is likely to join on loan for the season; we understand that there is no chance to buy in the deal.
This move is all about depth and trustworthiness. The work that Kieran Tierney has to do needs to be carefully handled, and Hayato Inamura can’t be trusted to do it all.
Rodgers needed someone who would fit in right away. That’s what Saracchi brings, with top-level experience from South America and Europe, such as time spent at Leipzig and Salzburg.
Celtic’s transfer window has finally become more important since Michel-Ange Balikwisha is also going to be in Glasgow on Wednesday. The last thing that needs to happen before Saracchi joins Rodgers’ team is for him to fly to London.
As long as the medical checks go smoothly, both of the newcomers should be shown off in Glasgow by the middle of the week.
Supporters have had a rough summer, but these deals finally show that things are moving forward. Rodgers has been pleading for more help. It looks like he’s about to get them now.
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