Celtic transfer urgency grows as McGregor warning resurfaces

Ex-Celt Charlie Mulgrew says he urged Rangers to sign David Raya while at Blackburn and was stunned he left for £2.5m before rising to Arsenal stardom.
Ex-Celtic striker Kenny Miller expects bids for Elijah Just this summer as Celtic move towards their first signing of the window.
Ruben Neves says he still messages Diogo Jota in a WhatsApp group after the Liverpool forward’s death in 2025, as Portugal wear wristbands in his honour at the World Cup.
Daizen Maeda scores for Japan against Sweden and Auston Trusty nets early for the USA against Turkey before an ankle scare. Eight Celtic players feature at the World Cup.
Martin O’Neill is pushing a move to re-sign Boca Juniors left-back Marcelo Saracchi as Celtic plan their title defence.
Callum McGregor’s April warning on ambition resurfaces as Celtic face questions on staff and signings. With loans gone and rivals active, the captain’s future focus heightens pressure on Parkhead chiefs.
Report hints Celtic could replace Reo Hatate, with a £5m target keen on a Parkhead move amid summer overhaul.
Nottingham Forest are pushing to sign Arne Engels from Celtic, with Crystal Palace, Tottenham, Fulham, Roma and Atlético also interested. Belgian outlet Walfoot report a deal could be finalised next week, with Celtic valuing him at over €25m.
Celtic confirm Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus will work on Martin O’Neill’s staff as pre-season begins. O’Neill hails the collective effort after last season’s double.
Hayato Inamura leaves Celtic permanently for FC Tokyo after one appearance, having impressed on loan with 17 games. The 24-year-old defender thanks fans and targets trophies.
Kieran Tierney, the ex-Celtic left-back, says Scotland must hope and pray after a 3-0 loss to Brazil leaves World Cup progression reliant on other results and goal difference.