Celtic move on Oxlade-Chamberlain deal, talks advance for Duran
Sassuolo and Bologna are in talks with Hellas Verona for £10m-rated Kieron Bowie. Celtic have been linked but there has been no recent contact.
Celtic have scouted Tottenham midfielder Alfie Devine, with Martin O’Neill driving interest as he seeks to strengthen after a tense finish last season.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain agrees to stay at Celtic for 2026/27. The 32-year-old, used in a deeper role, impressed in eight outings. Martin O’Neill’s new deal helped convince him amid Premier League interest.
Former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou takes over at Al-Nasr on a two-year deal, linking up with Cristiano Ronaldo and set to face Brendan Rodgers at Al-Qadsiah.
Doncaster Rovers approach released Celtic goalkeeper Josh Clarke for a free transfer, despite his pre-contract with Partick Thistle reportedly being pulled. The Northern Ireland U21 spent last season on loan at Thistle.
Scott McDonald urges Celtic to sign Motherwell playmaker Elijah Just, likening his late runs to Stiliyan Petrov. He also weighs up a move for Qarabag’s Camilo Duran and the future of Kelechi Iheanacho.
Opinion piece claims CEO Michael Nicholson and CFO Chris McKay’s staggered holidays and board approvals slow Celtic transfers, with squad needs pressing before European qualifiers.
Coach Darren McManus says set-piece specialist Gavin Strachan’s exit to West Brom will be a ‘big, big miss’, while Ross Grant arrives with fresh ideas to lead Celtic’s set-pieces.
Örgryte chief Pontus Farnerud confirms interest in 21-year-old defender Michael Parker, scouted by Celtic, but refuses to say if bids are in, saying ‘no comment’. Celtic have made just one signing so far this summer, announcing the return of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on a one-year deal.
Celtic are linked with Qarabag striker Camilo Duran amid talks over a potential move that could lead to their first summer signing.
Celtic’s Auston Trusty reflects on the World Cup, scoring v Turkey for his 10th cap, calling his dream ‘complete’. He credits Celtic’s winning mentality and hails last season’s ‘storybook’ title finish.
