Celtic face Johnston interest as Champions League route emerges

Kasper Hogh's £11m move to Celtic will bring Danish youth club Vorup FB a £57,000 solidarity payment, which they plan to use on player development and equipment.
Former Celtic defender Marvin Compper, who played once for the club, is reportedly the leading candidate to become Royal Antwerp manager after coaching roles in Germany, Russia and Switzerland.
Martin O'Neill promised more signings before Dundee, stressing 'quality rather than quantity' after Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran arrived and Daizen Maeda left.
Callum McGregor’s resurfaced vow to stay if Celtic match his ambition split Hotline callers, with some backing the captain and others criticising his influence and form.
Kasper Hogh said former Celtic midfielder Stefan Johansen's recommendation helped seal his move, as the £11m striker targets a return to the Champions League at Parkhead.
Police warned ministers Celtic had not agreed a viable alternative to unofficial title celebrations before disorder followed the 3-1 win over Hearts. Two officers were seriously injured.
Reo Hatate reportedly wants to leave Celtic and is attracting interest from West Ham, clubs in France and MLS, with Martin O'Neill reportedly unwilling to stand in his way.
New striker Kasper Hogh said he wants to bring Bodo/Glimt's mentality to Celtic and help them reach the Champions League, while insisting qualification comes first.
Celtic dodged Lech Poznan in Monday's Champions League draw and now know eight potential third-round rivals, including Kairat, AEK, LASK Linz and Viking Stavanger.
Celtic are assessing a move to re-sign Greg Taylor from PAOK after the left-back fell out of favour, as they seek cover and competition for Kieran Tierney.
Celtic are braced for an Everton bid of more than £10m for Alistair Johnston, with Fulham and Ipswich also interested in the Canada defender under contract until 2029.
Interim chairman Brian Wilson unveiled Celtic Connect and a Head of Supporter Engagement role, calling for 'mutual respect' after fan protests and transfer-window tensions.
Celtic-linked Tyler Fredricson has joined Lausanne-Sport from Manchester United on a permanent deal, ending any prospect of the defender moving to Parkhead.
Celtic Supporters Limited accused Brian Wilson of token fan engagement, saying the board ignored meeting requests before launching the club-controlled Celtic Connect.
Martin O'Neill said Celtic will work on greater flexibility, including a 4-4-2, to fit Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran into the same side and improve goalscoring.
Celtic's search for midfield reinforcements has become one of the club's biggest priorities this summer, particularly with significant changes expected in the centre of the park.
Former Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley said he is 'very open' to a move after a difficult Brighton spell, with Celtic due 10 per cent of any profit on a future sale.