Celtic weigh Hogh and Breum moves as O’Neill backed for control
After Dunfermline’s 3-1 cup final loss to Celtic, Neil Lennon said his side ‘mentally sank’ and signalled a major rebuild. Celtic celebrate the Scottish Cup under Martin O’Neill.
Ally McCoist tells Celtic fans their trophy room was empty during his playing days, while suggesting Martin O’Neill could stay on after leading the double-winning campaign.
Celtic have held initial talks to sign 18-year-old Nacional midfielder Agustín Dos Santos, son of Jonathan, valued around €450k. A development prospect with Copa Libertadores minutes.
Hotline reaction to Shankland joining Rangers contrasts with Celtic fans’ concerns over managerial clarity and transfers, with calls for board communication and spending to match ambitions.
Marcelo Saracchi has returned to Boca Juniors after loan, with his agent saying Celtic made no permanent offer despite the defender ‘really enjoying’ his time. Tierney remains the only senior left-back.
Pundits Alan Hutton and Michael Stewart urge Celtic to trigger Kelechi Iheanacho’s option after 9 goals in 24 games, calling a new deal a ‘no-brainer’ if finances suit, even as an impact striker.
Celtic loanee Johnny Kenny thanked Bolton after promotion, following 6 goals and 3 assists in 14 League One games. With three years left on his Celtic deal, another loan or permanent move is debated.
Round-up flags free agents who could suit Celtic, including keepers Mat Ryan and Angus Gunn, defender Justin de Haas, midfielders Xaver Schlager, and forwards Callum Wilson, Ross Stewart and Patson Daka.
Lech Poznan want to keep Luis Palma after 11 goals and 10 assists, but aim to cut Celtic’s £3.5m option to around £2m. Club chiefs admit talks are ‘not easy’ with decisions due in days.
Hacken’s 21-year-old midfielder, linked with Celtic and Rangers, is pushing for an £8.5m five-year move to Portugal amid heavy interest, saying he would ‘love’ the transfer.
Brendan Rodgers’ Al Qadsiah assistant Nathan Rooney targets a management role in Scotland, eyeing Livingston and stating ambitions to coach in the Premiership or lower leagues.
Liam Scales reflects on a draining season as O’Neill’s side sealed a last-day title and Scottish Cup Double, hailing Callum McGregor’s leadership and insisting Celtic’s trophy run ‘never gets boring’.
Ex-Celtic defender Jackie McNamara backs Martin O’Neill to stay as manager or take a senior role, stressing he deserves greater control over recruitment to push for the Champions League.
Celtic revisit moves for Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh and Go Ahead Eagles playmaker Jakob Breum, plus keeper Jari De Busser, with exits expected for Kasper Schmeichel, Daizen Maeda and Paulo Bernardo.
Feature highlights viral fan-shot videos capturing Celtic’s title-clinching drama and 3-1 Scottish Cup final win, with standout moments for Daizen Maeda, Arne Engels and Kelechi Iheanacho.
