Published Nov 9, 2026, 5:10 PM GMT

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Club president Joe Clark has confirmed there will be money to spend in the upcoming transfer window, saying: "In January, there is going to be a budget to spend. The feeling that came out kind of was that everyone was wanting January to come early.

"Michael Nicholson said he wanted January to come quickly - they know they need strengthening."

It is true that some reinforcements may be necessary, given that it has been a topsy-turvy season for the Hoops thus far, although they remain top of the Scottish Premiership table following the recent win against Kilmarnock.

Martin O'Neill's side moved four points clear of rivals Rangers, who have a game in hand, but losses against the likes of Falkirk domestically and LASK Linz in Champions League qualification will still be concerning.

Club-record signing Kasper Hogh hasn't exactly set the world alight either, with the former Bodo/Glimt man now without a goal in his last eight Scottish Premiership matches.

As such, improving in forward areas could serve the Glasgow giants well in the January transfer window, and they have now emerged as potential suitors for an attacking midfielder.

Celtic eyeing move for Kendry Paez

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Celtic are now eyeing a move for Chelsea's Kendry Paez, with the Premier League side prepared to sanction a loan move during the January transfer window, but there could be fierce competition.

Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City are also keen on signing the Ecuadorian, who is represented by the same agent as summer signing Oliver Sorensen.

The 19-year-old has been training with the Blues' U21 side this season, but there is a feeling he could go on to play at the top level, should they get his next loan move right.

Former Ecuador manager Sebastián Beccacece is particularly fond of the playmaker too, saying: "He’s an extraordinary guy who has always shown great commitment and intensity in training with us. He’s one of the players who ran the most, the first to train and the last to leave."

The teenager has caught the eye when playing for his country, picking up two goals and three assists in 27 caps, but he is yet to make a senior appearance for Chelsea, meaning he remains somewhat of an unknown quantity.

Paez did manage to pick up 13 goals and six assists in 70 outings for Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle, but his lack of experience in Europe means Celtic making a January move would be a gamble.