the fact remains that his time at the top is very-limited, and with Celtic still well in need of a project-changing number one, now is the time to act.

There’s no room for sentiment at the highest level of football, as Celtic need someone who can plot their resurgence between the sticks for years to come, and whilst they’ll have to wait for Palmer’s return to fitness at Ipswich to get a proper look at how he’s recovered, they’ll be able to see some justification in their target based on his performances in the Championship previously, even before the 29-year-old had played a single minute in east Suffolk.

Add to that his physique and build and incredible shot-stopping abilities, and there could be a Premier League-relegated goalkeeper that gets a second chance to shine in the Scottish Premiership division in January’s mid-season window, as McKenna looks to stop the rot at Celtic as soon as he possibly can.

Therefore, if Celtic put in a strong enough offer for Palmer’s services, few would back against him getting a move, and what a signing it would be for the club.

Ipswich are putting up a strong show in the Championship but it seems that manager Kieran McKenna is being targeted as a potential candidate to fill the managerial vacancy at Celtic following Brendan Rodgers’ departure. If McKenna does make the move to Scotland, there are two Ipswich Town players who could potentially join him at Parkhead.

One of these players is Harry Clarke, a versatile defender who has seen his playing time reduced at Ipswich following promotion to the Premier League. With his contract expiring in the summer, Clarke could provide much-needed depth to Celtic’s defense, particularly at right-back and central defense.

The other player is goalkeeper Alex Palmer, who has quickly established himself as Ipswich’s number one goalkeeper since joining the club. With Celtic in need of a long-term solution in goal, Palmer’s shot-stopping abilities and experience in the Championship could make him an ideal candidate to bolster Celtic’s goalkeeping options.

Both players could benefit from a potential move to Celtic, offering them the chance to play at a higher level and contribute to the club’s ambitions moving forward. It remains to be seen if McKenna will indeed make the move to Celtic and if he will look to bring any of his Ipswich Town players with him to Scotland.