Celtic close on Camilo Duran, Maeda interest grows
Former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou vows to win trophies at Al-Nassr, targeting domestic and Asian success alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
Celtic land in Dublin for the Shelbourne friendly, with Dublin Airport posting ‘Simply the Best’ over the arrival clip, a sly dig at Rangers that delights Hoops fans.
Celtic close on Qarabag forward Camilo Duran for around £3m, a fee that would be Qarabag’s second-biggest sale. The versatile Colombian would join Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as summer arrivals.
Celtic weigh a £2m move for left-back Marcelo Saracchi after a strong loan. Independiente lead the chase, with MLS and Turkey also keen. Saracchi is surplus at Boca and has 1 year left on his deal.
Alistair Johnston slams Frontier Airlines after Canada’s World Cup exit, saying he is in the ‘wrong city’ and missing bags. The right-back is set to rejoin Celtic’s pre-season.
Ex-Celtic forward Jonathan Afolabi joins Shamrock Rovers on a multi-year deal after Kortrijk. The 2023 League of Ireland top scorer returns ahead of their Champions League qualifier.
Celtic chase Hertha Berlin keeper Tjark Ernst as Gladbach enter the €5m race. Ernst kept 11 clean sheets in 33 games. Champions League football with Celtic is a draw amid Gladbach’s search for a new No.1.
Bologna remain keen on Rangers’ Lewis Ferguson and Connor Barron. No direct Celtic updates in this brief.
FIFA’s 21-day rest could sideline Celtic’s Auston Trusty for the opener if USA progress past Belgium, while Rangers may miss Nicolas Raskin if Belgium advance. Return dates look tight.
Celtic tie Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to a new one-year deal. Report links club with a potential £13m, record signing likened to Arne Engels.
Celtic set an asking price for Daizen Maeda as Nottingham Forest and Fulham show Premier League interest.
