OPINION
Celtic should consider making a move for available defender Bacary Sagna, who is a free agent after leaving Manchester City in the summer.
The right-back would be a brilliant addition for the Scottish giants and help bolster the defensive reinforcements.
Brendan Rodgers could do with another full-back in his squad and would have to rely on a free agent now that the summer transfer window has closed.
ESPN report that Premier League club Leicester are lining up a move for Sagna to help provide competition for Danny Simpson.
It is understood that the 34-year-old is also attracting attention from European clubs such as Benfica, Sporting Lisbon, Torino, Besiktas and Bursaspor.
The in-demand defender would be a big coup for most clubs and Celtic should try to steal a march and secure his signature.
The Bhoys currently need another right-back in their squad as Mikael Lustig regularly switches between defensive positions, while 18-year-old Anthony Ralston is still an upcoming talent with just seven senior appearances.
Celtic want to be competitive across domestic and European competitions this season, but it would be a big ask to rely on Ralston if Lustig picks up an injury.
Sagna would be a superb addition for Rodgers that has unbelievable experience, with 267 Premier League appearances, 57 Champions League appearances and 65 international caps for France.
The full-back is a well balanced player that is defensively solid and can also push on to support the attack.
He made 25 appearances last season for Man City across all competitions, including a Champions League match against Celtic, and still has a good few years left in him.
His know-how would help improve several of the Celtic youngsters and the pull of European football should help them wrap up a deal.