Alistair Johnston's Everton transfer move now unlikely after injury

Alistair Johnston's possible transfer to Everton has become unlikely following an injury setback, confirmed by Celtic manager Martin O’Neill. Johnston had to leave the field during a match against Kilmarnock and is expected to be sidelined until at least mid-September. Although Everton was interested in Johnston, negotiations were stalled due to differences in club valuations, which may have been revisited after Celtic's Champions League play-off against LASK. O’Neill indicated that Johnston's current injury casts doubt on any move before the transfer deadline, as he will not regain fitness in time.

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