Celtic must pounce after Amir Rrahmani reportedly rejects Standard Liege.

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Transfer dealings ahead of the 2019/20 campaign are going to be vitally important for Celtic boss Neil Lennon.

The Hoops will go on the offensive for title number nine in succession next season, whilst another clean sweep would make it a quadruple treble.

City rivals Rangers are getting better, however. The Gers defeated their city rivals twice last season and Steven Gerrard will smell blood ahead of the new campaign.

Some positive news has possibly emerged for the Hoops today.

Belgian outlet La Derniere Heure recently linked Celtic with the signing of central defender Amir Rrahmani.

The piece linked the uncompromising enforcer with a move to Standard Liege too claiming that a contract had been offered.

Positive news today, however, suggests that the contract offer from the Belgians has been rejected.

If that is the case, Celtic must pounce and press ahead with a deal for the player valued at £1.8 million, according to Inside Futbol.

The Kosovo international stands at a commanding 6ft 4in and played 26 times for Dinamo Zagreb last season.

Celtic are in desperate need of reinforcements at the back.

Dedryck Boyata will leave at the end of the month, whilst Filip Benkovic has returned to Leicester City.

Kristoffer Ajer and Jozo Simunovic will remain but the Hoops will need some new additions in defence prior to the season starting.

Ajer is likely to maintain his place in the side next season and Rrahmani has contrasting qualities to the Norwegian, which bodes well for a partnership.

Given that he is clearly hesitant about signing for Standard Liege, Celtic should get their act together.

Missing out on David Turnbull recently has left supporters wondering when the first arrival will be announced.

Celtic shouldn’t delay with Rrahmani and can flex their ambition by landing the combative defender.