Celtic line up van den Berg as Hatate exit looms

Martin O’Neill said Kieran Tierney’s injury in Celtic’s 2-1 win over Falkirk 'wasn’t cramp' and may be similar to Kasper Hogh’s issue.
Aiden McGeady questioned Celtic’s fitness and mentality after the LASK collapse, saying cramp after 60 minutes with no weekend game 'shouldn’t be happening'.
Camilo Duran says Celtic fans' backing after a painful European setback left him amazed, with no furious backlash after one of the club’s worst continental embarrassments.
Former Celtic midfielder Arne Engels is already dividing West Ham fans after the 1-1 draw with Watford, with praise for his corners but criticism over his £22m fee.
Celtic prepare to face Aberdeen at 7.45pm on Wednesday. Hogh, Osmand and Tierney are doubts, Duncan Nicolson is referee, and the match is not on Sky Sports.
Europa League opponents Torreense warned Celtic they want to 'compete' and 'give a good impression', while Celta Vigo praised Celtic Park’s atmosphere.
Celtic are considering a move for Crystal Palace midfielder Justin Devenny. The 22-year-old, valued at £6m, would count as homegrown for Europe and can also fill in at left wing-back.
Opinion: Celtic’s board are accused of failing to defend club staff and players over Ibrox disorder, with Michael Nicholson and Brian Wilson criticised for their silence.
Camilo Duran says Celtic can still deliver a memorable European season despite Champions League heartbreak, insisting continental success remains the priority.
Union SG captain Kevin Mac Allister says the Europa League tie against Celtic is the fixture he most wants, with the match set to be played in Leuven.
Scott Brown has urged Celtic to sign Dundee United left-back Will Ferry, praising his drive, crossing and defending after the 25-year-old starred in a 4-0 win at Kilmarnock.
Celtic have a boost in their Sam Johnstone interest after Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto said the goalkeeper 'won't be part of the team for the future'.
Former Celtic midfielder Efrain Juarez said: 'I will be the Celtic manager' and revealed he wants to bring Mexico wonderkid Gil Mora to Scotland.
Celtic are close to a late double swoop before Thursday's 5pm deadline, with midfield reinforcements the priority.
Celtic look set to miss out on right-back Yukinari Sugawara, with Cagliari close to a loan deal with an option to buy from Southampton.
Celtic have reportedly agreed a deal with PSV for 19-year-old midfielder Joel van den Berg, who is due in Glasgow to complete a medical and sign until 2030.
Reo Hatate looks set to leave Celtic before the deadline after submitting a transfer request. The 28-year-old missed Falkirk and Martin O’Neill said there had been offers for the midfielder.
Chris Sutton has criticised Celtic’s transfer strategy after Arne Engels was sold before the Champions League qualifier against LASK.
Camilo Duran impressed through the middle in Celtic’s 2-1 win over Falkirk, scoring twice on his first competitive central start and earning an 8.8 rating.
Celtic will not sign Ermin Mahmic after the Bosnian midfielder joined FK Corum on a permanent deal. Slovan Liberec were open to selling, but Celtic made no official bid.