Celtic transfer state of play on Rieder, Palma and Merlin as Podence gets truth pill over gloomy Wolves reality

They say the transfer window is a marathon rather than a sprint. But Celtic need to make a dash for the finishing line if the frustrated Hoops supporters are going to be satisfied with the work done by the Parkhead powerbrokers this summer.

Brendan Rodgers might have made six signings since returning to the club for a second spell in charge. But it hasn’t been enough to please fans - and pundits and former players - who want to see quality additions rather than project players. Record Sport columnist Chris Sutton said at the weekend that last season’s Treble winners might need to sign up to FIVE players in the remaining days of the window.

They have lost quality in Jota and Carl Starfelt but those who have come through the door so far are players for the future. Fans want to see players who will raise the quality and help the club make an impact in the Champions League. Luis Palma is due to arrive within the next 48 hours but the Honduran should just be the start. Here, Record Sport looks at some of the others linked with Celtic this summer and the state of play on each.

The Swiss pass master was strongly linked with Celtic and Bundesliga side Wolfsburg earlier this summer. But it appears France is his next destination as cash-rich Rennes are eyeing a transfer splash in the wake of Jeremy Doku's £55.5m move to Manchester City. Rieder plays deeper than Pep Guardiola's shiny new toy but the Ligue 1 side are eyeing a splash before the window.

Boss Bruno Genesio hinted a midfielder could be incoming and the £12m-rated schemer appears destined for a move before the window closes. Young Boys want top money for one of Switzerland's best young talents.

The rapid Nantes star was a name on the Celtic agenda and now a Nantes