Celtic face bids for Engels as exits confirmed
Police Scotland confirm 15 arrests after disorder at Celtic’s title celebrations near Glasgow Cross and Trongate, with more arrests expected as the investigation continues.
Talks for a permanent Celtic deal for Marcelo Saracchi have stalled, with a newly promoted Turkish top-flight club interested. A Parkhead return appears unlikely despite previous intent.
Stephen Welsh, 26, is poised to leave Celtic for Swansea after loans at Motherwell and Mechelen. The academy graduate made 70 appearances for the Hoops.
Hotline callers trade barbs as Celtic fans hit back at claims Rangers are ‘coming’, citing Celtic’s trophies and Rangers’ recent failures. Debate also touches on Scotland at the World Cup.
Scotland captain Andy Robertson shares Rute Cardoso’s letter honouring the late Diogo Jota, saying he will carry ‘Jots’ with him at the World Cup. A moving tribute with Celtic interest via the national team.
Former chairman Kevin Kelly, a director from 1971-1994 and grandson of first captain James Kelly, has died. Celtic offered condolences and noted his role in stadium plans before stepping down in 1994.
Celtic belatedly confirm Luis Palma’s permanent move to Lech Poznan via Facebook, days after Poznan’s June 3 reveal. Poznan call it a record fee after the winger’s 12 goals and 8 assists on loan.
Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Fulham eye Celtic’s £11m 2024 signing Engels, with West Ham also linked. The 22-year-old Belgian has starred under Martin O’Neill after helping secure a double.
Alan McInally says Martin O’Neill is set for a big Celtic budget and urges Dermot Desmond to back him. Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda could leave, with decisions due on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Kelechi Iheanacho.
Celtic will host AC Milan at Celtic Park on Saturday 25 July, 3pm. It will be the clubs’ first meeting since 2020/21, with managerial appointments at both sides still unresolved.
