Sources: Celtic's updated January transfer plan revealed
Celtic will continue to be stringent in the transfer window and have no plans to change their outlook, sources have told Football Insider.
Despite fans protesting against the board for their running of the club and their recent failings in the transfer market, there is expected to be no pivot from their current process.
While Martin O'Neill may be backed to address key areas of his squad in the January window, the Hoops are planning to be pragmatic when it comes to their recruitment.
As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider's Transfer Insider podcast, Celtic will not bow to fans' protests and will continue to run the club the way they see fit.
Despite large sections of the supporters speaking out about the board's decision making, particularly with regard to their transfer plans, the club remain unfazed.
Instead, they will look to back O'Neill in the mid-season window if they feel it is appropriate, and if the right deal is there to be done, and are prepared for a quiet January if not.
Could Celtic overhaul their transfer policy?
Former Aberdeen CEO Keith Wyness told Football Insider that Celtic may be in need of a major board overhaul as they have got to improve their work in the transfer market.
Fans have been vocal about the club's failure to get deals done early in the window, difficulties addressing key concerns, and a marked failure to build upon their recent success.
While those protests are ongoing behind the scenes, they have had little impact so far, and are expected to make no difference to Celtic's plans for the upcoming window.
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: "I don't think the protests will have any change on how Celtic go about their business and how they approach the transfer market.
"They've been steadfast on how they've done things in recent years as well. Maybe hasn't met with the full approval of the fans obviously who've made their protests and their feelings clear.
"They obviously want to safeguard the club financially as well. They don't want to be taking too many risks or spending too much money either.
"Celtic feel that has served them in good stead, because they've been successful in Scotland which is the main goal for them.
"I don't expect them to be particularly busy in the transfer window, they will only do deals if the price is right for them, and if that doesn't happen then they're pretty content.
"Despite the protests and everything else, I don't think it'll make any sort of changes within the Celtic boardroom of how the club go about their business in January."
How have Celtic responded to fan protests?
Celtic's decision to stand firm in the face of the fans' protests is unlikely to go down well with those taking issue with the decision-makers and their current way of operating.
The Hoops issued a damning statement, condemning the protests which took place as minority shareholder Dermot Desmond took part in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Former Man United coach Mick Brown warned Football Insider that Celtic have taken a "huge risk" by speaking out against the fans and the situation could be set to "explode".
Banners were held up in protest against Desmond and the board, as they have been at Parkhead, while tennis balls were thrown onto the course with depictions of his face.
Celtic have publicly hit out against the protests, and while there is a feeling it could be taken too far, the club's decision to declare war on the supporters will not help matters.