HE IS the man who was nicknamed SuperRonny by the Stromsgodset supporters.

No, not for his love of wearing his pants over his tracksuit bottoms, or for his soft spot for telephone boxes, but for the magical ability to produce moments of magic from the touchline of a football field.

From keeping the Norwegian minnows in the Tippeligaen in his first two seasons in charge, the transformation just a few years later was remarkable as they won their first league title in 43 years.

However, the days of SuperRonny are on hold this summer as the Celtic manager takes up the guise of Spiderman given the wide web that has been cast.

With his first year in charge at Celtic almost at an end, Deila's plans for the forthcoming campaign are already well underway. Scouts across the globe are busy looking at unearthing hidden gems while the Parkhead boss has also spoken of his desire to exhaust the small pool of Scottish talent at his disposal.

While no stone is being left unturned by the Parkhead boss and his team, their thorough approach is justified when you consider the current market in which they are operating.

As well as being outgunned by the financial firepower in the arsenal of clubs down south, modern technology and the internet has meant discovering an untapped resource is almost an impossible task.

Former Celtic captain Tom Boyd was at the club when the most precious of rough diamonds was unearthed back in July 1997. His name? Henrik Larsson. His value? £650,000.

The ex-defender acknowledges the change in times from 18 years ago. However, he sees no reason why Celtic and Deila cannot catch more stars of the future in their web.

"Is it an impossible task to find these hidden gems? No it's certainly not," Boyd told SportTimes. "There were hopes of Ronny signing the young boy from his old club [Martin Odegaard] who ended up going to Real Madrid.

"If you look at Larsson, Wim Jansen knew all about him and I think that worked in our favour. It was the same with Lubo Moravcik who was signed by Dr Jo Venglos who he was on terms with. It was a benefit to us.

"Hopefully Ronny will have some more like that to be brought in."

He added: "It's so difficult now in the modern world. You have the internet, databases, statistics, videos. Anyone who is making any sort of impression is showing up on the radar very quickly. That's the difficulty now.

"There are still some out there though that might want to take a punt. Some may want to further their career, go to a stage they haven't been to before or even just win things.

"Celtic can offer all of that and you just hope players want to take that opportunity."

Who and how many are brought in may very well hinge on who departs through the glass doors at Parkhead this summer.

Deila has already spoken of how he can foresee a period of change over the coming months as some of his team are cut loose to make space for any new additions.

You do not have to look far to see the obvious candidates for any potential cull. Players out on loan such as Amido Balde, Teemu Pukki and Holmbert Fridjonsson have disappeared off many supporters' radars, while the names of Tom Rogic, Derk Boerrigter and Stefan Scepovic will hardly register with those who regularly watch the Scottish champions in action.

There are some who may get another chance to impress Deila, and Boyd thinks it could be two homegrown players who are afforded an opportunity of a crack at life in Paradise.

He said: "Liam Henderson and Dylan McGeouch I'd say certainly can have a future at the club. The rest I'm not too sure about. In terms of what we've seen up to now they don't look as though they could make it.

"Maybe they need another season or so on loan but that obviously is a wee while away from the club.

"Certainly Liam is one who has improved well [at Rosenborg] and Dylan is a key part of Hibs' team just now that are pushing for promotion.

"I'd say those two will still be interesting the manager. They would be high on the list of those looking to be retained."

Regardless of who stays and who goes, Boyd is firm in his belief that strengthening the forward areas is a priority for Celtic.

Focusing on the current Hoops first team, Deila's options in attack are limited going into an early Champions League qualifying campaign in the summer.

Leigh Griffiths has elbowed his way to the front of the queue for a start while Anthony Stokes has often been shunted out wide this term.

But with John Guidetti's future in Glasgow looking questionable, the need for more threat up front is surely a must.

"They'll need to reinforce the front line for next season," said Boyd.

"We don't know the situation with John Guidetti over will he stay or go. He's not on our books and you'd imagine he'd be leaving. Scepovic is another who has not stepped up to the mark yet either.

"Taking all of that into consideration, Celtic are still a bit lightweight if you have guys like Balde and Pukki still out on loan. Even then, right now you'd probably think they are not good enough to get into the team.

"Trying to find boys in the market that Celtic can afford then becomes the problem. Every club wants top goalscorers and they get noticed by everyone.

"Hopefully the club can find a few who can more than fill the boots of those who are possibly leaving."

Boyd added: "You want your team to keep getting better. It obviously takes time to bed them in and Celtic have the problem of the early season start which brings its own complications.

"Regardless, some of the players mentioned may not see a Celtic jersey again and more will come in. The club are looking here, there and everywhere.

"All I know is the money available elsewhere in the market is getting higher and higher, especially in the English Premier League.

"The range of player that Celtic can afford therefore becomes more limited.

"There is work being done behind the scenes. The club has scouts worldwide and people are in touch. If there is someone who fits the bill Celtic will be made aware of him."