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Celtic completed a deal for the return of striker Adam Idah (left) last week Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says "there's lots that we need to do" in the transfer market and would like two new midfielders if Matt O'Riley is sold. Rodgers explained that nothing has changed with O'Riley's situation, since no club has yet matched Celtic’s asking price for the 23-year-old. "I haven't heard anything different than last week so there’s nothing new to add, " he said. "His mentality is phenomenal. "He’s a player that's continued to grow and you see the confidence that he's playing the game with. "I still think we need another player in that position. If he was to go, we'd need two more. So far this summer, former loan players Adam Idah and Paulo Bernardo have returned on permanent deals, while Kasper Schmeichel has replaced Joe Hart in goals. "I will need to speak to the board, " said Rodgers on the prospect of recruits. "There's a lot of work going on and there’s lots that we need to do, but for now it's really about the players that are here. "They're doing a brilliant job. We know where we want to strengthen and I'm pretty hopeful that we can do that. "I’m an experienced manager who knows that you need a strong squad as it’s a long season. Come September, there are more games and they're more intense. So we have to have a squad ready for that. " Star striker Kyogo Furuhashi missed Sunday's 3-1 win over Hibs in the League Cup, with fellow Japanese international Daizen Maeda moving into a central role and scoring twice. Rodgers was full of praise for Maeda's performance, saying: "You don't play for Japan as a number nine in a World Cup if you’re not a striker, especially with the level of player they have. "We've got other options but I also know he's a great option for us if we need him in that role. I know what he can give me in that position. "He does all the things that I like in a striker. He can set the game up, come short quickly, he can run in behind very fast and he can finish. "He's a different type of finisher to the other two guys (Kyogo and Idah) but he can play that role. " Kyogo was rested due to the recurrence of a shoulder problem but Rodgers indicated he would be fit to face St Mirren in the league at the weekend. Visit our Celtic page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Celtic news notifications in the BBC Sport app Football latest: Sterling and Toney updates plus Premier League reaction and build-up Australia's Richardson switches to GB cycling team after Paris medals Potts named in England team for first Sri Lanka Test Charming comedy with Tom Hollander and Olivia Colman How will a rural parish vicar handle the demands of a modern inner-city church? Local gangs, old rivalries, revenge and betrayal A new series of Sherwood is coming soon to BBC i Player A new drug changes the streets of LA A hard-hitting drama about the rise of crack cocaine in the 1980s Spectacular sci-fi with Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford. Video Spectacular sci-fi with Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford After a disturbing discovery, replicant hunter K looks for the one person who could help What now for Clarke as Scotland's ongoing deterioration continues? 'Time for Scotland rebuild? Or can this team reach World Cup? ' Do Scotland's problems lie away from the national team? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Subscribe & follow updates on your Premiership team The countdown is on. .. Who could be on the move? Weekly football quiz: Who assisted Mbappe? 2 Good, 2 Bad - Richards in net & Mac Allister's miss. Video2 Good, 2 Bad - Richards in net & Mac Allister's miss Why Kovacic's performance shows Man City may not need Rodri understudy What next for The Hundred? Invincibles beat Brave to retain Hundred title - highlights. Video Invincibles beat Brave to retain Hundred title - highlights London Spirit beat Welsh Fire to win first Hundred title - highlights Video London Spirit beat Welsh Fire to win first Hundred title - highlights How Raygun made it to the Olympics and divided breaking world 'Breathtaking football' - how Slot's Liverpool machine kicked into gear Why Raya is a 'title-chasing' goalkeeper - Hart analysis. Video Why Raya is a 'title-chasing' goalkeeper - Hart analysis From Everton trial to Serie A star - the rise of new Man Utd hero Zirkzee How many Paris 2024 medallists come from your area? The rise and fall of North Korea - the sleeping giant of women's football Could there be an NFL Dream Team at LA 2028? Remarkable images from the Paris Olympics Watch the BBC's Paris 2024 closing montage. Video Watch the BBC's Paris 2024 closing montage Paris Olympics: The best stats from the 2024 Games The Hollywood Olympics: All you need to know about Los Angeles 2028 © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.