Celtic faces criticism over late transfer activity before European window closes

Celtic has completed only four signings since the summer transfer window opened 78 days ago. The club faces internal and external scrutiny regarding its recruitment strategy following a recent exit from the Champions League qualifiers against LASK. Despite the missed opportunity to strengthen the squad for those European matches, management is looking to finalize further deals before the registration deadline on Wednesday night. Potential targets include midfielders Oliver Sorensen, Joel van den Berg, Gvidas Gineitis, and Justin Devenny. Additionally, the club is linked to Chelsea striker Shim Mheuka, Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, and defenders Niels Nkounkou and Jordan Lotomba to bolster depth. While late additions may provide squad reinforcement for the Scottish Premiership and Europa League, the broader internal process remains under review.

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