Celtic wait on Araujo as summer move for Ghedjemis stays alive
Agent Fabrizio Ferrari says Frosinone’s Fares Ghedjemis stayed to chase promotion but could be sold in summer. Celtic saw January move blocked by £8.6m price, with contract option likely used to monetise.
Post-split: Celtic set for three home, two away, hosting Rangers and Hearts at Parkhead. Fixture balance aims for two home and two away head-to-heads among title rivals. Schedule due April 13.
Report hints at a £6m move for a Matt O’Riley-type as Celtic plan a major midfield overhaul, with Callum McGregor and Benjamin Nygren the only nailed-on keepers mentioned.
Right back Julian Araujo signals imminent return with egg-timer post after missing two games. Bournemouth loanee had been rehabbing, with Alistair Johnston also nearing comeback ahead of Dundee trip.
Pat Nevin questions whether Celtic would pursue Andy Robertson, citing cost and Kieran Tierney’s arrival, plus tactical fit with a 4-2-3-1 compared to Scotland’s left-sided pairing.
Derby left back Derry Murkin, linked with Celtic and Rangers, is estimated to earn £20,000 a week plus add-ons. The £1.7m January signing has three assists in eight Championship games.
A project to erect a statue of Lisbon Lion Jim Craig in Govan has been announced, honouring the Celtic legend.
Ex-Celtic left-back Mitchel Frame rejected Liverpool U23s to play first-team football at Aberdeen. After months sidelined under Thelin, he broke through under Leven and is now in Scotland U21s.
Frank McAvennie blasts Celtic for ‘rolling over’ in 2-0 loss at Dundee United, citing no fight despite poor pitch. He says Celtic are not the league’s best and face Dundee then St Mirren next.
Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh condemns disorder and ‘Ibrox Disaster’ graffiti after the Scottish Cup tie with Celtic and backs an independent review into incidents and safety.
Johnston targets a return for the Premiership split after hamstring surgery, training with Canada but not playing. He aims for a friendly on comeback and says Celtic can still ‘lift a couple of trophies’.
Feature recalls Celtic knocking Barcelona out in 2004 under Martin O’Neill, contrasting that with 22 years without a UEFA knockout win and criticising club leadership over European decline.
Oxlade-Chamberlain says Celtic’s clashes with Rangers felt like ‘a war’, echoing Andy Robertson’s warning. He relishes pressure at Celtic after a loan move, with a debut winner vs Livingston.
Italy forward Mateo Retegui hails ex-Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers at Al Qadsiah, noting an unbeaten run of 14 wins and 3 draws since December as he prepares to face Northern Ireland.
Opinion argues sales of Kyogo, Adam Idah and Nicolas Kuhn were fine, but Celtic squandered fees on poor replacements like Iheanacho, Shin Yamada and Balikwisha, leaving goals short in title run-in.
Ex-Celtic man Peter Grant tips Rangers for title and warns Hearts could feel pressure if Rangers play first. He says Celtic have ‘no wiggle room’ and must win every game post-split.
