Celtic step up striker hunt as O’Neill holds talks for Iheanacho
O'Neill confirms talks to re-sign free agent Kelechi Iheanacho and targets another striker. Celtic pursue Marcelo Saracchi at left-back and a new goalkeeper, with Camilo Duran close to a £6m deal.
Cole Campbell, linked with Celtic, leaves Borussia Dortmund for Elversberg on a four-year deal worth about £5.1m, with the Bundesliga newcomers hailing his pace and one-on-one skills.
Celtic near a £5.5m move for Qarabag’s Camilo Duran. The 24-year-old scored 5 Champions League goals, including v Benfica and Frankfurt, and netted at St James’ Park despite Qarabag’s heavy aggregate loss.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain signs a new one-year Celtic deal. The 32-year-old cites the fans and dressing room after helping the league and Scottish Cup double, and targets a strong first full season.
Hatate missed Shelbourne friendly after a sickness bug, joining the squad in Portugal. Johnny Kenny is 3-4 weeks from fitness. Celtic chase a striker, a goalkeeper, and talks continue for Iheanacho and Saracchi.
Hertha keeper Tjark Ernst, 23, sat out a 9-0 friendly to avoid injury amid interest from Celtic, Feyenoord, Gladbach and Wolfsburg. He has a €5m release clause as Celtic seek a Schmeichel replacement.
Celtic have reportedly submitted an offer for Real Oviedo winger Haissem Hassan after his Egypt displays. Oviedo’s relegation voided his £16m clause, enabling a lower bid amid rival interest.
O'Neill says his own delay caused hold-up reuniting coaches Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham. He extends Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, updates Reo Hatate illness and Liam Scales’ two-game suspension.
Hotline chatter contrasts Rangers’ Raskin future with Celtic’s pre-season 1-1 at Shelbourne and looming £6m move for Camilo Duran, plus debate over Martin O’Neill’s spending power and title defence.
Celtic plan to go all out for Verona striker Bowie, valued at £13m, amid Serie A interest. The Scotland international scored against Inter, Juventus, Torino and Bologna and could be tempted by Europe.
Alan Smith touts Daizen Maeda as ideal to ‘pep up’ Everton, praising his versatility. Maeda, who hinted at seeking a higher level after Japan’s World Cup, reflects on his late-season Celtic surge.
Celtic enter talks to sign an 11-cap international praised by Martin O’Neill as ‘special’ to bolster their Premiership title defence.
Former Celtic and Scotland player visits Glasgow after Scotland’s World Cup exit and signing a contract extension at Al-Ettifaq.
