Report suggests Brendan Rodgers remains silent on rumors connecting Jamie Vardy to Celtic squad
Celtic Brace for Champions League Playoffs as Jamie Vardy Transfer Talks Heat Up
Celtic Football Club is gearing up for the upcoming Champions League playoffs, with the first leg against Kairat Almaty scheduled for Wednesday. The Scottish team, who have qualified for the Champions League proper for the past three years, are looking to build on their impressive run and secure a place in this season's tournament.
The team's captain, Callum McGregor, believes that the next two games will be crucial in determining their fate. "We must prove ourselves over the next two games to earn our place in the Champions League," McGregor stated. The team's core, which has been together for a while, has experience in this process, and McGregor is looking for a controlled display against Kairat to avoid the "chaos" of their previous Champions League playoff against Kazakh opposition.
Fans are eager to see Celtic rack up a healthy lead before they embark on a 7,000-mile round trip for the second leg. The second leg of the playoffs will take place at a venue 250 miles from the Chinese border.
In a potential boost for Celtic, recent reports suggest that the club is seriously considering signing Jamie Vardy before the Champions League playoffs. Vardy, a free agent after leaving Leicester City, has also expressed his interest in reuniting with Brendan Rodgers at Celtic. The 38-year-old striker, who aims to play until he is 40, has reportedly made Celtic Park his preferred destination among several suitors, including Rangers, Arsenal, and Cremonese in Italy.
Although nothing is officially confirmed yet, reports claim that Celtic has made contact with Vardy during this transfer window, and the transfer talks are progressing. However, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers declined to comment on these reports.
McGregor emphasized that the team must be concentrated and focused to succeed in the Champions League playoffs. He acknowledged that the club wants to play against the best teams and players, but stressed that they must earn the right to do so.
Celtic's most recent Champions League playoff was eight years ago against Astana, which they won 5-0 in the first leg before losing 4-3 in the second leg. Despite this setback, the team came close to taking Bayern Munich to extra-time in the Champions League last season and reached the knock-out phase.
With the transfer window closing soon, it is plausible that Celtic will finalize a deal with Vardy before their crucial Champions League playoff matches. However, the club manager, Brendan Rodgers, does not anticipate any last-minute signings before the playoffs.
Celtic has until 11pm on Tuesday night to make up to two amendments to their European squad before hosting Kairat Almaty. As the countdown to the playoffs begins, the team and the fans are eagerly awaiting the challenges ahead.
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