Three weeks into the January window, Celtic finally look set to land the striker they so desperately need – just in time for Sunday's top-of-the-table clash with Hearts.
Barring another late collapse – not something you could completely rule out given how this season has unfolded – Tomas Cvancara will arrive on loan for the remainder of the campaign.
And if the Czech international can rediscover the form that earned him a £9m move to Borussia Monchengladbach, Celtic may well have landed a gem.
His arrival is welcome after a frustratingly slow window, but the hope is this is only the beginning. Because one signing alone won't be enough if the club is serious about backing Martin O'Neill.
A centre forward has been essential, but it's far from the only area in need of attention. There are gaps all across this squad that must be addressed if Celtic want to make O'Neill's return a successful one.
The surprise recall of Stephen Welsh from his productive loan spell at Motherwell speaks volumes. It's a clear indication O'Neill is unconvinced by his current options at centre-back.
With Cameron Carter-Vickers sidelined long term, and only Auston Trusty, Liam Scales and Dane Murray available, a right-sided centre-half should be high on the priority list.
So too should a commanding defensive midfielder.
How many more times can Celtic ask Callum McGregor to go to the well? At 32, the captain was still required to play 88 minutes against sixth-tier Auchinleck Talbot at the weekend, a clear sign O'Neill simply doesn't trust the alternatives.
McGregor has been exceptional in the engine room for years but expecting him to shoulder the load in almost every minute of every game is unsustainable. Others have been tried, and they haven't worked. It's time to properly support the captain and protect one of the team's most vital assets.
Finally, Celtic need another striker – even with Cvancara on board.
Johnny Kenny will contribute goals, but he remains a developing player and should be viewed as a back-up option.
Kelechi Iheanacho's talent is undeniable, but his ongoing injury issues make him an unreliable solution. A second reliable forward would give Celtic some depth in attack for the first time this season.
If the club can deliver on these targets in the coming days – if they truly decide to back O'Neill during this most chaotic of seasons – then perhaps history can repeat itself and maybe, just maybe, he will do what he first did 25 years ago and lift a league title once again as Celtic manager.
Tino can be found at The Celtic Exchange
