Wilfried Nancy, the French manager of Columbus Crew, is reportedly on the cusp of becoming the new boss at Celtic, with the club’s board reportedly accepting his transfer policies. Nancy’s appointment comes as a replacement for Brendan Rodgers, who recently departed the club. The challenge for Nancy is clear: he must address the team’s lack of attacking options, with several key players currently sidelined. Among the long-term absentees are Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota, Marcelo Saracchi, and Alistair Johnston. Additionally, strikers Kelechi Iheanacho and Callum Osmand are out of action, and Sebastian Tounekti’s fitness is in doubt after withdrawing from the Tunisia squad. Rodgers previously expressed frustration over the team’s lack of firepower, and Nancy faces an even greater challenge in this regard. The club’s Head of Football Operations, Paul Tisdale, is keen on Nancy’s appointment, and he will be tasked with bringing in the necessary players to support Celtic’s top target, Dermot Desmond. The Guardian notes that Nancy is a good fit for Celtic’s system and transfer policies. Furthermore, Celtic’s star striker, Diego Rossi, who has been a key player for Columbus Crew, is reportedly ready to return to Europe at the end of the current MLS campaign. Rossi, who has been a mentor to Nancy, has hinted at a potential return to Europe, having struggled at Fenerbahce and finding success with LAFC upon his return to the United States in 2023. The 27-year-old Uruguayan believes in Nancy’s footballing philosophy and has praised his work ethic. With a contract until 2027, Columbus Crew may be reluctant to let go of their star player, but the need for attacking options at Celtic could make Nancy’s appointment a strategic move.