Celtic’s Alistair Johnston backs Nancy, eyes Glasgow link-up
With Daizen Maeda eyeing the Premier League, Celtic are linked with Alvaro Rodriguez as a potential record signing to bolster attack.
Profile piece on Mark McGhee’s career including his Celtic spell and time in management.
Johnny Kenny targets 20 goals for Celtic after six for Bolton on loan. The 22-year-old, recovering from an LCL injury, aims to earn the No 9 role in pre-season under the incoming manager.
Celtic will not activate the €8m option for Tomas Cvancara after 2 goals in 9 games and groin surgery. The striker returns to Borussia Mönchengladbach, who must find a new solution.
Kasper Schmeichel, 39, confirms retirement when his Celtic deal ends in June after shoulder surgery ruled out a return. The ex-Leicester keeper won the Premier League with them.
Celtic full back Alistair Johnston touts brother Malcolm, a free agent with EU and UK passport, for a move to Europe, joking a Glasgow club would suit after Celtic’s double-winning season.
Robbie Keane, fresh from leaving Ferencvaros, is on Celtic’s radar as an alternative to Martin O’Neill in the search for a new manager.
Johnston backs ex-Celtic boss Nancy, saying a pre-season to bed in his 3-4-3 and overcome language issues could have avoided the poor run that led to his sacking after the 3-1 loss to Rangers.
Celtic could earn about £2m from FIFA’s Club Benefit Programme with eight players away, including Anthony Ralston, Kieran Tierney, Alistair Johnston, Yang and Daizen Maeda.
O’Neill says Kieran Tierney is fine after going off in Celtic’s 3-1 Scottish Cup final win over Dunfermline, expecting him to link up with Scotland and benefit from a full pre-season.
After a double under Martin O’Neill, Celtic face key calls on manager, football operations and recruitment, with fans demanding clarity before season ticket deadlines.
Celtic plan summer recruitment after a turbulent 2025/26, eyeing a major talent likened in impact to Matt O’Riley.
Celtic confirm Wilfried Nancy, his staff and Paul Tisdale have left after a short, troubled spell capped by a 3-1 loss to Rangers. Club begin process to appoint a new manager.
Talks to keep Julián Araujo from Bournemouth are unresolved. Mexican links to Cruz Azul and Monterrey are dismissed, with a permanent deal likely to cost around €10m.
