Celtic eye Cole Campbell, AC Milan friendly set
David James says he had a 2010 Celtic offer but rejected commuting by plane from Exeter, joining Bristol City instead. He says an Old Firm appearance would have been special.
Celtic schedule AC Milan friendly at Celtic Park on 25 July, between trips to Shelbourne on 7 July and Sporting CP on 14 July, as pre-season tune-up ahead of the early August Premiership start.
Celtic are among clubs moving for Elche striker Álvaro Rodríguez. Bologna, Ajax and Feyenoord also keen. Elche want over €20m as Real Madrid hold 50% rights, with Bournemouth reportedly ready to bid.
West Brom want Celtic coach Gavin Strachan to join James Morrison’s staff as assistant. The 47-year-old, at Parkhead since 2020, is viewed as a key addition before pre-season.
Opinion urges Celtic to move for Motherwell’s Elijah Just after his World Cup displays and strong SPFL form. Seen as a creative fit if Reo Hatate departs, but fee now likely higher than £2m.
Celtic scout FC Astana’s Ivan Basic amid Napoli interest in Arne Engels at around £25m. Basic, 24, featured in Bosnia’s 1-1 draw with Canada as Celtic line up midfield cover ahead of UCL qualifiers.
Celtic open talks for Dortmund winger Cole Campbell, 20. After a quiet loan at Hoffenheim, Dortmund could sell. Celtic assess wide options for pace and end product as Campbell seeks regular senior football.
