Brendan Rodgers responds to Celtic transfer frustrations as boss tells fans 'patience' is key

Brendan Rodgers admits that he shares Celtic fans' frustrations about the lack of new players who have came into the club so far this summer - but insists that everyone at Parkhead is committed to building the best team possible.

With just a week to go until the August 30 deadline, the Hoops have made just four signings this summer. Kasper Schmeichel and Viljami Sinisalo have came in between the posts while Paulo Bernardo and Adam Idah - who were both on loan at the club last season - have penned permanent deals in Glasgow's east end. The latter eventually sealed a £9.5million switch from Norwich City in a transfer saga that dragged on for months during the off-season.

The Hoops are in advanced talks with MLS side LAFC over a deal for Poland international Mateusz Bogusz, but are still in the market for another left back to give competition for Greg Taylor. Going the other way, Rodgers may be set to lose talisman Matt O'Riley for club for a club record fee to Brighton, while striker Kyogo has been linked with a shock move to Premier League giants Manchester City.

The champions will soon discover who they will be facing in the revamped Champions League group stage, and many fans have voiced concerns about the overall quality in the squad. But despite the rumblings, the Irishman is adamant that he has the experience to deal with the situation in the closing days of the window. Speaking ahead of Sunday's trip to St Mirren, he said: "I have been here before and can manage it better but it doesn't make me any less ambitious.

"This is the club that I want to be at and I want to do the very, very best as I know that I represent the supporters to drive the team and the club forward. I think every manager will have a moment in