Celtic scout Bosnia duo as Postecoglou hails Maeda
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain marries Perrie Edwards in Portugal. The midfielder’s Celtic future remains undecided after signing a short-term deal with an option for a further year.
Celtic are scouting Bosnia pair Ivan Basic and Benjamin Tahirovic at the World Cup, with O'Neill eyeing a midfield double pivot. Basic of Astana seen as cheaper. Midfield reinforcements are a priority.
Daizen Maeda carries Celtic’s late-win mentality into Japan’s World Cup, starring wide in a 2-2 draw with Netherlands as suitors watch. Benjamin Nygren shines for Sweden in a 5-1 win over Tunisia.
Ange Postecoglou lauds Daizen Maeda as a ‘pressing machine’ and ‘freak’ athlete, praising Martin O’Neill for reviving him after a dip before his prolific finish, including an overhead kick v Rangers.
Brad Friedel says Wilfried Nancy’s MLS-influenced approach and ‘results are secondary’ stance did not fit Celtic, arguing he failed to adapt to demands at Celtic Park and the Premiership.
Thomas Brolin urges Benjamin Nygren to stay at Celtic after a 21-goal season and Sweden’s 5-1 Tunisia win, saying continued development in Glasgow could be ‘fantastic’.
Ex-Celtic defender Jack Hendry is set to stay at Al-Ettifaq after a reported U-turn, despite links to a free exit and Al-Hilal. The 31-year-old joined in 2023 under Steven Gerrard.
Martin O’Neill warns August UCL play-off will be ‘fraught with difficulty’, urges swift signings after missed targets. He cites past early-window success and wants key recruits in before the draw.
