Celtic weigh Greg Taylor return as transfer scrutiny grows
Celtic's slow recruitment is under fire after one senior signing, likely exits and no head of recruitment, with concern growing before Dundee and the Champions League push.
Everton are linked with Alistair Johnston, and if Celtic's price is met, Julian Araujo is tipped as the ideal replacement after his impactful loan spell last season.
Celtic Fans Collective welcome John-Paul Taylor's role but criticise the club's fan engagement overhaul, urging a democratic Fan Advisory Board and an urgent meeting.
Rangers are reportedly pushing to sign Fares Ghedjemis after Celtic failed to land the winger in January, when Frosinone rejected a significant Parkhead offer.
Celtic will face Dundee United at Tannadice in the Premier Sports Cup last 16 on 15 August at 5.45pm, live on Premier Sports, as they seek a better run than last season.
Former Celtic loanee Marcelo Saracchi remains at Boca Juniors after Houston Dynamo withdrew when Boca rejected a £900,000 offer for 60 per cent of his registration.
Celtic rejected a West Ham approach for Arne Engels as below valuation, while Everton have contacted the club over Alistair Johnston, with Martin O'Neill keen to keep both.
Celtic host Dundee at Parkhead on Monday night in the final match of the Scottish Premiership opening weekend.
Celtic-linked winger Aaron Malouda has joined FC Basel from Sabah FK in a deal worth about €3m, ending any prospect of a move to Parkhead.
Paul Hartley says Celtic can pair Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran in a front two, but warns more signings are needed across midfield, defence and out wide before Europe.
Celtic's early transfer business has been quiet, but the arrivals of Camilo Duran and Kasper Hogh have sparked excitement over the club's next big-money attacking target.
Former Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley says he is 'very open' to offers after a difficult spell at Brighton, but his comments suggest a return to Parkhead is unlikely.
Celtic's recruitment is criticised for chasing quantity over quality since 2021, with Martin O'Neill insisting new signings must add quality after arrivals including Kasper Hogh.
Celtic are considering a return for Greg Taylor as his situation at PAOK remains unclear. Talks continue for Haissem Hassan, while Mika Baur missed Paderborn's friendly amid fee haggling.
