Celtic transfers under scrutiny as O’Neill pushes board to act
Unusual trading sees £2.2m of Celtic shares bought in two days, dwarfing typical volumes. Price peaked at £2.60 before easing, fuelling scrutiny of ownership and board amid fan groups seeking influence.
Boca Juniors sideline Marcelo Saracchi and tell him to find a new club. Celtic remain keen on a permanent return, with Martin O’Neill eager, but no fee is agreed.
Free agent Iheanacho draws ‘close contact’ from Bursaspor after his Celtic deal lapsed. The striker scored key late winners and shone in the Scottish Cup, with offers also from Turkey and Brazil.
Paul Lambert says Martin O’Neill will demand signings after last season’s failed window and Almaty exit, insisting Dermot Desmond and Michael Nicholson must back him to retain the title and reach the Champions League.
Celtic are working on a deal for Borussia Dortmund forward Cole Campbell, identified as a clear target for the Hoops’ attack.
Feyenoord, led by Giovanni van Bronckhorst, have met a £4m clause for goalkeeper Ernst. Celtic have monitored him, but reports say he prefers Rotterdam after 12 clean sheets in 37 Bundesliga 2 games.
Celtic eye a Premiership standout likened to Matt O’Riley as Martin O’Neill seeks first summer signing to strengthen the squad.
