Celtic eye Old Firm edge as transfer moves brew
West Brom defender George Campbell is keen on Celtic, with Champions League football a key lure. Valued around £2.5m, he has Bundesliga and Championship suitors. Hoops also track Falkirk’s Barney Stewart.
Pundit Don Hutchison tips Ferencvaros boss Robbie Keane as Celtic’s ‘number one candidate’, saying he would seek a long-term deal to build a project if Martin O’Neill departs in the summer.
John Hartson tips in-form Kelechi Iheanacho, four in five, as Celtic’s key weapon off the bench v Rangers and urges wins in all three games while hoping Hearts slip.
Celtic chase Hearts, three points back. Maeda expected fit, Iheanacho pushing to start, Carter-Vickers out. Rangers boosted by Naderi and Rommens. 12pm Sun, Sky Sports, Celtic Park.
Assistant referee Douglas Ross is teased on live TV over flagging offside on Daizen Maeda’s goal in Celtic’s win at Hibs, later overturned by VAR, amid other VAR flashpoints at Easter Road.
Celtic Fans Collective criticise the club over North Curve relocations, citing poor consultation and unclear arrangements for around 170 season ticket holders.
Ex-Celt Lewis Morgan admits he supported Rangers but stresses professionalism, saying ‘hundreds’ of players have crossed the divide while playing for either club.
Willie Maley’s 1892-93 league winners’ medal goes to auction in Glasgow, estimated £15,000-£20,000, alongside historic Celtic memorabilia.
Scott Brown says the title is still in Celtic’s hands if they beat Rangers, then Motherwell and Hearts. He praises O’Neill’s high press and Maeda’s threat.
Lech Poznan step up talks to keep loan winger Luis Palma. Option to buy is £4m but they want Celtic to lower the fee. Palma has said he would like a second chance at Parkhead.
Atletico Madrid consider a bid for ex-Celt Matt O'Riley after limited minutes at Brighton. A sale could land Celtic 10% of Brighton’s profit from the deal.
Alan Rough urges Celtic to back Olly Sinisalo as No 1 after Schmeichel exit, saying a recognised first-choice is not a priority and the 24-year-old has handled the pressure well.
John Hartson hails Martin O’Neill as a ‘god’ and says winning the title would be ‘phenomenal’, while acknowledging Jock Stein remains the benchmark.
Report claims Dermot Desmond is ready to cash in on Arne Engels and another key O’Neill favourite in a summer shake-up at Celtic.
