Celtic beaten by Sporting as O’Neill hails Duran and eyes signings
Report claims West Ham are tracking three Celtic players, with one understood to be Japanese. No bids have been made as creativity is prioritised and options assessed.
Ex-Celtic youth Eseosa Sule signs a three-year deal with St Mirren from West Brom. McLeish says the striker adds pace and a threat in behind after an injury-hit loan at Motherwell.
O’Neill hails debut scorer Camilo Duran as ‘Maeda the second’ and stays upbeat on signings. He is optimistic on a move for Kelechi Iheanacho, Utrecht winger Adrien Blake is on the radar, and a Julian Araujo return is possible but would depend on Bournemouth.
Agent Gustaf Grauers says Celtic interest existed before the World Cup, but bids have surged after Elijah Just’s three goals at the tournament. Motherwell are in discussions over his future, with the winger under contract until 2027.
Shin Yamada leaves Celtic for a season-long loan at OH Leuven after limited minutes, having recently scored a penalty against Shelbourne. The 26-year-old says he is ‘happy and excited’ to join Leuven.
Article tips a £2.5m forward to flourish at Celtic like Moussa Dembele. Details are scant, but expectation is of a young attacker with high upside at Parkhead this summer.
Celtic are in talks over a four-year deal for a £10m-rated winger likened to Jota, aiming for another Parkhead coup.
Celtic lose 4-1 to Sporting in Algarve friendly. Debutant Camilo Duran equalises after coming on in the 64th minute, but Braganca nets twice and Mangas adds another in a seven-minute collapse. O’Neill rotates heavily.
Fans react to Celtic’s 4-1 friendly loss to Sporting, expressing anger at the board and lack of signings. Rangers fans hail Derek McInnes’ recruitment. Concerns grow with flag day and Champions League qualifiers nearing.
