Brendan Rodgers made the move north of the border to take over at Celtic in the summer, and has made a solid start to life in Glasgow.

The former Liverpool manager, sacked at Anfield just over a year ago, has led his side to an unbeaten start in the Scottish Premiership, having won eight of their first nine matches.

Only Inverness have taken points off Celtic in the first few months of the season, a feat Rangers were unable to manage in the first Old Firm league match since their demotion down the Scottish Football League pyramid.

Rodgers’ men thrashed their rivals 5-1 at Celtic Park last month, and also got the better of Mark Warburton’s side in the Scottish League Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Sunday, with Moussa Dembele’s goal enough to see Celtic through to the final.

However, it hasn’t all been great for Rodgers, as his Celtic side have struggled in the Champions League this season. They were hammered 7-0 by Barcelona and although they secured a draw against Manchester City, they then lost 2-0 at home to Borussia Monchengladbach, a result which leaves them bottom of the group.

Consequently, Rodgers may look to reinforce his squad in the January transfer window, and here are THREE forwards he should look to sign when the window reopens…

Jordan Rhodes

A player who has been hugely prolific at Championship level, but Jordan Rhodes hasn’t been given much of an opportunity in the Premier League this season.

The striker has been one of the most clinical forwards in the second tier over the last four years but, since he helped Middlesbrough win promotion last season, he has appeared just three times in the top-flight, starting just once.

It’s quite surprising for a player who has netted 92 times in the Championship not to get much of a chance, especially as Aitor Karanka’s Boro have struggled in front of goal so far.

Nevertheless, Rhodes may seek a move in January, and could be tempted if Celtic express an interest.

Hal Robson-Kanu

Hal Robson-Kanu was a player that lit up the European Championships in the summer, with that goal against Belgium a particular highlight of an incredible few weeks for Wales.

He went into the tournament as a free agent after ending his nine-year stay at Reading, and signed for West Brom on the final day of the transfer window.

However, he has yet to start a league game for Tony Pulis’ side, with in-form striker Salomon Rondon keeping him out of the starting eleven.

With Saido Berahino also still at the club, Robson-Kanu may wonder where he next first team start will come from, and could be tempted to seek a loan move away from the Hawthorns in January.

It was Rodgers who gave Robson-Kanu his senior debut at Reading seven years ago, and he might want to reunite with the 27-year-old at Celtic.

Shane Long

A strange one this, but there has been speculation in the last few days that Shane Long could leave Southampton in January.

Premier League strugglers Sunderland are eyeing up a move for the forward, who has fallen down the pecking order at St Mary’s due to the great form of Charlie Austin and Nathan Redmond.

Although Long started the season in the side, and would be the next in line should either of the above two get injured or suspended, he may want more regular first team football, which Rodgers may be able to provide him at Celtic.

The returning Jay Rodriguez could further push the Irish international down the order and, if he is looking to move away in January, Rodgers should seriously consider a move for the 29-year-old.