Three players Celtic should consider loaning out before the transfer window closes

Celtic are now approaching the tail end of the transfer window and there is still plenty of business to be done.

January has proved to be a frustrating month for supporters so far. However, Nicolas Kuhn has arrived from Rapid

Vienna and might play against Ross County this weekend for the first time.

Also, Brendan Rodgers has demonstrated that he has no problem with players going from Parkhead to look for playing time elsewhere.

Yosuke Ideguchi left to become a permanent employee of Vissel Kobe. However, Adam Montgomery and Hyeokkyu Kwon have been loaned to Motherwell and St Mirren, respectively.

A useful method of evaluating players to see if they are good enough to play a role at Celtic in the future is to send them out on loan.In the past, Liam Scales, Kristopher Ajer, and Ryan Christie are instances of that.

Taking this into consideration, 67 Hail Hail examine three players Rodgers might consider farming out before the transfer window closes.

Gustaf Lagerbielke

This one is based more off probability rather than opinion, given that Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph has already clarified that Celtic are open to offers for Gustaf Lagerbielke.

Alternative reports claim that Serie A trio Hellas Verona, Genoa and Lecce could be involved in a three-way

battle this month to sign the £3 million summer addition.

According to reports, Rodgers is okay with the 23-year-old departing for a short while in order to help reduce pay cost.

With just nine appearances in all competitions this season, Lagerbielke may find that a loan is the best course of action for his future for two main reasons [Transfermarkt].

The Sweden international might either succeed somewhere else and come back prepared to contribute to the starting lineup.

Conversely, a few strong outings can raise his worth in advance of a potential long-term deal.

Alexandro Bernabei

After moving from Lanus for £3.75 million in 2022, Alexandro Bernabei is another Celt who fits into the category of a comparatively expensive but unimpressive signing [Sky Sports].

Journalist Tim Vickery described the 23-year-old as a “intelligent piece of scouting” from the Scottish champions, but he has only appeared in 23 games while in Glasgow, recording one goal and three assists [Transfermarkt].

The Argentinian has came on four times as a substitute in 2023/24, amassing a total count of just 71 minutes played on league duty.

Last month, The Scottish Sun claimed clubs in Italy and his homeland were keen to strike a deal for his services this month and Celtic should look to get him off the books by any means necessary.

Mikey Johnston

Last but not least, Mikey Johnston could have his opportunities limited at the club due to the arrival of former Germany Under-20 international Kuhn.

The Republic of Ireland international has come out with some credit since re-emerging at Parkhead over the last few months, notching two goals and two assists apiece for the Hoops in 11 games, per Transfermarkt.

The Bhoys will have too many choices on the sides once Daizen Maeda, Yang Hyun-jun, and Marco Tilio—who has already been set for an exit return—arrive from the AFC Asian Cup.

It’s unclear whether Johnston will stay at Parkhead in the future; Rodgers has already said that he needs to perform better in order to be a Celtic player.