Celtic transfer stumbles spark fan unrest as O’Neill seeks reinforcements
Following supporter chants against the board during the defeat to Sporting CP, Celtic have launched an approach for Mitchel Bakker as pressure grows to accelerate business after a slow window, despite Camilo Duran’s arrival.
Celtic are pushing to sign a new winger in a deal expected to be finalised next week, a move that could reduce Hyun-jun Yang’s role as Martin O’Neill seeks extra attacking quality.
Viljami Sinisalo urges Celtic to quell rising fan anger by performing, says the squad is full of winners but needs strengthening, and backs Camilo Duran to make an impact while admitting potential exits would be a blow.
Celtic refused to match Kelechi Iheanacho’s £50k-a-week demands as he signed a three-year deal with Bursaspor, leaving Martin O’Neill frustrated amid Maik Nawrocki’s move to Lens and uncertainty over Daizen Maeda, Arne Engels and Reo Hatate.
Viljami Sinisalo has been handed the Celtic No 1 shirt and vows to keep it, embracing competition as Martin O’Neill looks to add a goalkeeper and fine-tune tactics ahead of Middlesbrough and the new season.
Chris Sutton criticises Celtic’s reactive transfer approach, citing the failed Iheanacho and Saracchi moves and potential exits such as Maeda, Engels and Reo Hatate, urging proactive signings despite strong finances.
Marcelo Saracchi confirmed he will not return after talks collapsed, saying he ‘did absolutely everything’ to make it happen. With Iheanacho gone and Nawrocki leaving, Celtic’s squad gaps and fan unrest are growing, with question marks over key players including Callum McGregor and Arne Engels.
Celtic plan to replace Daizen Maeda with a £2.5m signing, while new arrival Camilo Duran has already scored on his unofficial debut as plans take shape.
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