New Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admits that he is interested in signing Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen as the Scottish champions look to strengthen their squad this summer.
The 26-year-old is entering the final year of his contract at Anfield and only started eight Premier League matches last season.
Nevertheless, Rodgers has worked with the Wales international at both Swansea City and Liverpool, and is keen to link up with him once more in Scotland.
"Joe is a wonderful player and I always look at all my former players," Rodgers was quoted as saying by The Daily Mail.
Asked if there was a limit on the wages he can offer at Celtic, Rodgers continued: "In any of the meetings that I had, that was never spoken about.
"I don't know what has happened before. All I can talk about is my experience. Every club will run on affordability and availability. I understand the market - I know that I can't go out and get Luis Suarez.
"I know that, but I know that the club will push to get the best possible player that we can and that is what they have done.
"Yes, absolutely [I can target high-profile signings]. That is the case. All I ever want is the highest quality.
"It's not about numbers. I need quality over quantity. When you have a level of two or three players that can really lift the group, you find they raise the bar."
Allen is currently playing at Euro 2016 with Wales and started all three games in Group B as Chris Coleman's men sealed top spot.
- Goal