Celtic push Saracchi deal as O'Neill eyes Iheanacho
Boca Juniors place Marcelo Saracchi on the transfer list and out of first-team training. Celtic want another loan, Boca prefer a permanent deal, with talks ongoing.
Celtic sign £6m striker Camilo Duran on a five-year deal. Martin O'Neill says talks are advancing with Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi, with Michael Nicholson speaking to their camps.
Celtic join West Ham, Derby and Brighton in pursuit of Al Ahly’s Emam Ashour for £4m, hoping Champions League football under Martin O'Neill beats English interest.
Martin O'Neill admits doubts over energy before accepting Celtic’s job on 11 June, after a double-winning interim spell. He cites ‘energy and enthusiasm’ as decisive in committing.
Opinion argues keeping Kelechi Iheanacho, scorer of key goals in the double, alongside new £6m signing Camilo Duran would balance youth and experience for domestic and European aims.
Chris Sutton hails £6m signing Camilo Duran but urges more arrivals. He warns Maeda’s future is pivotal and backs a return for Kelechi Iheanacho to bolster Celtic before Champions League qualifiers.
Daizen Maeda, 28, reiterates his desire to play in the Premier League, saying the timing feels right but acknowledges his age could hinder a move.
Celtic confirm £6m signing of Colombian forward Camilo Duran from Qarabag, billed as a versatile centre-forward and potential ‘next Tounekti’ to boost the attack.
