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Celtic moves for several transfer targets as window closure nears

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Celtic moves for several transfer targets as window closure nears

Summary

Celtic is in advanced talks with multiple players as the transfer window approaches its deadline. Midfielder Oliver Sorensen has completed a medical in London ahead of a loan, while Joel van den Berg is in Glasgow to finalize a £3.4m move from PSV Eindhoven. The club is also pursuing goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on loan and continues discussions regarding Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth and Eintracht Frankfurt full-back Niels Nkounkou. Meanwhile, Rangers forward Kevin Kelsy is undergoing a medical for a £9m move, and former captain James Tavernier has agreed to join Maccabi Tel Aviv. Elsewhere, Hearts is considering offers for five players including striker Claudio Braga, as Hibernian explores a loan move for Nottingham Forest defender Zach Abbott. Reo Hatate is also linked with a potential move from Celtic to the English Championship.

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•Oliver Sorensen and Joel van den Berg are nearing moves to Celtic
•Kevin Kelsy is undergoing a medical for a £9m transfer to Rangers
•James Tavernier has reached an agreement to join Maccabi Tel Aviv
•Hearts is weighing transfer interest in five players including Claudio Braga
•Hibernian is pursuing a loan deal for Nottingham Forest defender Zach Abbott

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