Two difference makers can help Celtic's European mission

Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran could be difference-makers for Celtic in Europe. Former Dundee and Ross County manager Tony Docherty thinks players of Duran and Hogh's quality are exactly the type of signings Celtic should be making if they want to progress in Europe, not just domestically. Duran, who scored five goals in the Champions League for Qarabag last season, joined the club earlier this month while Hogh of Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt, who also scored five Champions League goals, is believed to have had his medical on Sunday 26 July as he closes in on a move to the Scottish champions. Meanwhile, Celtic have lost Daizen Maeda from their forward line after the Japan international joined Premier League side Ipswich Town. Celtic will contest a Champions League play-off match next month for a place in the league phase of the competition, a tie they failed to come through last year after losing on penalties against Kazakhstan outfit Kairat Almaty. But Docherty suggests the arrival of Duran, and Hogh when the deal is concluded, could be the spark Celtic need in Europe. "I think when Celtic fans are talking about going to the next stage it's not just about domestically winning trophies," Docherty told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast . "Because they should have won a treble last year so it's about going that little bit further. That's going to take a quality of player I think they need to bring in. "Of course they're losing real quality in Maeda but they're bringing in these two that I think are quality and could be difference makers. "Everybody's looking for that special player at the top end of the pitch, they're the ones that win the games."