Celtic miss Smajlovic as focus turns to Tjark Ernst
Shelbourne’s Kerr McInroy, a Celtic academy graduate, praises Shaun Maloney’s coaching but misses the friendly versus Celtic through injury, reflecting on his development at Lennoxtown.
During the Irish tour, chairman Brian Wilson, CEO Michael Nicholson and Martin O’Neill fielded questions from supporters on transfers, communication and fan engagement at the AICSC AGM in Cork.
Celtic once monitored Ivorian winger Toure at Hammarby without bidding. He moved to Hoffenheim, then secured a £42m transfer to Newcastle after a breakout season on the left.
Ex-Celtic midfielder Craig Burley slams FIFA for overturning Folarin Balogun’s red card, citing alleged political pressure and a pattern of controversial decisions.
Liverpool seal Dara Jikiemi from Celtic on a five-year deal, per Fabrizio Romano, as another academy prospect exits. Raises questions on Celtic’s pathway from Lennoxtown to the first team.
Report claims Martin O’Neill would reluctantly allow Daizen Maeda to leave if Celtic’s terms and a strong fee are met, with Brentford, Everton and Bundesliga clubs linked after his late-season scoring burst.
Joe Hart hails Celtic for reviving his career under Ange Postecoglou, winning seven honours and three titles, and says he ‘didn’t want to play for anyone else’ before retiring at 37.
Kris Boyd backs Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s one-year extension, saying with a full pre-season the midfielder will ‘have a big say’ for Celtic after scoring key goals despite limited minutes last term.
Preston move to sign Tottenham’s Alfie Devine permanently for up to £6m after a medical, beating interest from Celtic, Southampton and Wolves.
Hertha are ready for offers for keeper Tjark Ernst amid Celtic and Feyenoord interest, clause €5m. Boca freeze out Marcelo Saracchi and want a permanent sale with offers from £2.2m.
Celtic are linked with a £6m move for a central midfielder touted as a new Arne Engels, as transfer speculation builds early in the window.
Celtic lose Zinedin Smajlovic to Olympiacos for €5m plus add-ons after Sandefjord reject bids. Defensive rebuild stalls with Champions League play-off looming as focus turns to alternatives like Tjark Ernst.
Scott McDonald recalls Tony Mowbray sidelining him after the New Year Rangers match, leading to a £3.5m exit to Middlesbrough despite his prolific Celtic spell under Gordon Strachan.
Ex-Celtic goalkeeper Josh Clarke leaves Partick Thistle for Doncaster Rovers, initially on loan before a permanent move in January after 14 clean sheets in 42 games.
Celtic agree £5.5m deal for Qarabag striker Camilo Duran, who hit 15 goals including Champions League strikes. He is set to be Martin O'Neill's first summer signing and could feature in the UCL play-off.
Peter Grant says Martin O’Neill secured recruitment guarantees, urging Celtic to add two strikers, a centre-half and a midfielder, citing defensive softness and a tournament-driven knock-on effect.
