Tony Haggerty and Kevin McKenna joined Hamish Carton on Tuesday's edition of The Celtic Way's morning briefing for July 30, sponsored by MPH Group.

The countdown is well and truly on until the start of the 2024/25 Scottish Premiership season with Celtic in action against Kilmarnock on Sunday, August 4.

Brendan Rodgers's champions will unfurl the flag against Derek McInnes's side as the men in green and white look to continue from where they left off during the impressive pre-season tour of the USA which saw them win all three matches against DC United, Manchester City and Chelsea.

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However, it wouldn't be the summer transfer without Celtic players being linked with a move away from the club. 

Reo Hatate is reputedly about to become the subject of a big-money bid from English Premier League newboys Leicester City. 

Now Matt O'Riley is a wanted man by fellow EPL newcomers Southampton with reports suggesting that Russell Martin's men are prepared to offer some cash plus Northern Ireland international midfielder Shea Charles as a makeweight to conclude a deal.

Elsewhere Hibs have cut Celtic's allocation for their visit to Easter Road on Sunday, August 11. and you can watch The Celtic Way panel discuss all of these topics and more.

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