Celtic opener moved to Monday, transfer focus sharpens
Kelechi Iheanacho’s Celtic future is uncertain. Despite nine goals and key moments in the title double, he has been offered to Vasco da Gama, though talks stalled. The club reportedly hold an option to extend his deal.
Scott Bain recalls texting his agent to join Celtic amid a failed Trevor Carson move, sealing a late three-way deadline deal while on loan at Hibs. He spent seven and a half years at Parkhead.
Plymouth value striker Lorent Tolaj at £3m amid Celtic interest, with Preston also keen. Charlie Mulgrew urges deals for Marcelo Saracchi, Elijah Just and Tawanda Maswanhise. Scouts are eyeing Soma Kanda.
Celtic Fans Collective urge continued merchandise boycott, citing the vacancy at head of football operations, uncertainty over the CEO and staff, poor communication and the need for proactive recruitment.
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Jackie McNamara backs Martin O’Neill but says Celtic need recruitment support to rebuild, replace likely exits such as Engels, Maeda and Hatate, and push for the Champions League group stages.
Celtic’s Alistair Johnston starred in Canada’s 6-0 win over Qatar and vowed the team would ‘play for’ Ismael Kone after the midfielder’s leg break, which left Jesse Marsch in tears. Nathan Saliba scored and paid tribute by signalling Kone’s No 8.
Crystal Palace are ‘serious contenders’ to sign Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, with West Ham and Nottingham Forest also linked. Engels joined for a club-record £11m and looks likely to leave this summer.
Celtic’s flag day v Dundee moved to Monday 03/08, 7.30pm, due to Commonwealth Games events at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and concerts at Hampden. The club are unhappy but secured an earlier kick-off after talks with the SPFL and Sky.
Chris Sutton says Celtic may need to spend up to or more than £50m to rebuild, with potential exits for Hatate, Maeda and Engels. He warns recent windows left the squad short for Europe.
Report claims Benjamin Nygren is open to leaving after one year, with Celtic seeking a record fee for a Premier League move.
Celtic’s Benjamin Nygren welcomes competition with Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall for Sweden’s No 8/No 10 roles, calling him ‘one of the greatest talents’. Nygren started against Tunisia, with Bergvall replacing him on 65 minutes.
