Celtic staff shake-up and winger talks
Report claims a £2m SPFL player wants to join Celtic, seen as an ideal fit alongside Callum McGregor. No further details given.
Ex-Celtic left-back praises Liam Scales, Luke McCowan and James Forrest as ‘vital’ leaders backing Callum McGregor, calling their new contracts easy decisions that drive standards at Lennoxtown.
Celtic are in talks over a record deal for a centre forward, an ex-Real Madrid prospect, to kick-start O’Neill’s summer business.
Celtic, under permanent boss Martin O’Neill after a double, are in talks to sign an ‘exciting’ winger likened to Jota.
Celtic’s title flag unfurling may shift to Monday 3 August or be played away due to Commonwealth Games at the velodrome and Hampden concerts stretching policing. 2026/27 fixtures out Thursday 12pm.
Brad Friedel says Wilfried Nancy failed at Celtic by prioritising style over results, citing his ‘I don’t care about the results’ remark, and points to a board misjudgement before Martin O’Neill’s arrival.
Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace push to sign Arne Engels, with Palace trying to ‘convince’ him amid interest from Sunderland, Fulham and Napoli.
Preston target Plymouth striker Lorent Tolaj for around £3m, with Celtic, Derby and Millwall also keen after his 26-goal contributions last season.
Hotline callers debate Derek McInnes to Rangers, with Celtic fans mocking his ambition and predicting a ‘comfortable’ path to six-in-a-row if Celtic add signings.
Celtic are among clubs eyeing Elche striker Alvaro Rodriguez, who hit 7 goals and 5 assists in La Liga. Bournemouth, Bologna, Ajax and Feyenoord also interested.
Celtic open talks for Borussia Dortmund winger Campbell. Hoffenheim’s £6.8m option hints at fee, Dortmund are open to a sale but his deal runs to 2027. The USA youth international played five senior games.
Set-piece coach Gavin Strachan is in talks to join West Brom, with family ties cited. Martin O’Neill is reviewing his staff, with Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham futures unresolved after reduced terms.
