Celtic weigh defensive options before Dundee
Former Celtic winger Patrick Roberts said he warned Dan Neil that life at Rangers can be tough without wins, contrasting it with Celtic's unbeaten Invincible season.
Dundee boss Steven Pressley is undecided on his goalkeeper for Celtic, weighing recent loan signing Owen Goodman against Kieran O'Hara before Monday's opener.
Celtic remain linked with Torino's Gvidas Gineitis as Arne Engels draws interest. The 22-year-old Lithuania midfielder is versatile, highly rated and would cost about £9m.
Cameron Carter-Vickers is set to return against Dundee, giving Celtic a major boost. O'Neill says another centre-back is not a priority, with Trusty back and Scales suspended.
Celtic host Dundee at Parkhead on Monday, 3 August, kick-off 7.30pm, after unfurling their 56th league flag. The Premiership opener is live on Sky Sports and Sky Go.
Celtic have completed Kasper Hogh's permanent signing from Bodo/Glimt, with the article suggesting an £8m target could help the striker thrive at Parkhead.
Celtic target Will Ferry has opened talks with Anderlecht. Dundee United may cash in on the left-back, who had 9 assists and 4 goals last season and has a year left on his deal.
Celtic's move for Mika Baur faces a setback after Paderborn boss Ralf Kettemann said he is confident the midfielder will stay. Baur then scored in a 2-0 win over Osnabruck.
Callum Osmand admits replacing Daizen Maeda is 'probably impossible' but wants to match his pressing. Celtic's new forwards are raising competition before Dundee.
Celtic have reportedly had contact from Osasuna over Kieran Tierney. With left-back depth already thin, losing the Scotland defender would be a major concern.
Ex-Celtic striker Tony Cascarino dismissed claims Rangers are out of the title race after their 1-1 draw at Dundee United, saying it is too early after one game.
Celtic are tipped to make an early title statement against Dundee, with Kasper Hogh in line to debut. The prediction is a high-scoring home win, 3-1, with over 3.5 goals fancied. Livescore
Celtic start against Dundee with attacking signings made, but defensive gaps remain. The piece questions the board's ambition as O'Neill faces key exits and a looming qualifier.
