Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has once again voiced his concerns about the current state of the Celtic squad, this time taking aim at the club’s recent transfer decisions.
With the transfer window set to close in less than a week, Sutton’s latest comments add fuel to the fire of an already heated debate among fans.
“Rodgers brought in Maik Nawrocki and then Gustaf Lagerbielke, but those two are both prospects,” Sutton wrote in the Daily Record. “Carl Starfelt was an experienced campaigner. I still can’t get my head around the decision to sell Starfelt before the end of the window. Carter-Vickers was coming back after a long injury and could have been eased in.”
Sutton also questioned the timing of Starfelt’s departure, saying, “If everything was rosy on August 31 they could have then let him go. I’m not having the girlfriend excuse. He is a professional footballer who was under contract. He should only go on the club’s terms. The Nawrocki signing probably changed the thinking and I know Celtic’s model.”
The former Celtic star didn’t stop there, further criticising the club’s approach to building a squad capable of competing in the Champions League. “But you can’t be talking about improvement in the Champions League and then replacing internationals with rookies. The likes of Yang and Odin Holm could become top players down the line but they are not there yet. Lagerbielke could go on to be a star but he’s only played a couple of dozen games in the Swedish top flight. And now he’s the guy who will be anchoring the defence at Ibrox next week.”
Sutton’s comments echo the sentiments of a growing number of Celtic supporters who are becoming increasingly anxious as the transfer window nears its end.
With key fixtures on the horizon, both domestically and in Europe, the pressure is on for Celtic to make the right moves—and fast. Sutton’s pointed critique serves as a stark reminder of the challenges that lie ahead and the urgent need for action.
