Opinion: Celtic loss reinforces need for new signings in the summer

So far this season Celtic have probably overachieved, particularly when it comes to domestic football.

When you consider how many players Ange Postecoglou had to sign this season, and how poor the Bhoys were last season, then perhaps not many people would have expected the Hoops to be top of the league at the time of writing.

Whilst the Hoops may have overachieved in Scotland, it could be argued that the team might be underachieving in Europe. The Hoops have exited two European competitions already, and look likely to exit a third after a dismal 3-1 loss to Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of the Europa Conference League.

The defeat to the Norwegian side reinforced the fact that although Ange Postecoglou has done very well in his first season as Hoops boss there is still work to be done, and Celtic will need to make some more signings in the summer.

There are a few areas of the squad that could do with upgrading. One of those might well be left-back, where Greg Taylor didn’t have the best of games against the Norwegian side.

To be fair to Taylor, he has performed well recently, but he wasn’t at his best against Bodo/Glimt. Perhaps a challenge from a new arrival will bring out the best in the Scotland international.

Centre-back is another area of the team which could do with at least one signing in the summer transfer window.

At the moment it is uncertain if Cameron Carter-Vickers will still be a Celtic player next season, whilst Carl Starfelt has for the most part played well, but has at times struggled for the Hoops. That is why at least one centre-back should be purchased in the summer.

Midfield might well have to be looked at too. Celtic should consider signing a proper defensive midfielder. The Hoops looked lightweight in