Celtic nears loan deal for Chelsea's Emenalo amid Saracchi departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Celtic is set to secure a loan deal for Chelsea's 18-year-old left-back Landon Emenalo, who has yet to make a competitive appearance. Emenalo is viewed as a significant addition to Celtic’s squad, providing cover for Kieran Tierney. Meanwhile, Marcelo Saracchi, who had a successful loan spell with Celtic, has signed for MLS side Houston Dynamo after failing to finalize a permanent return to the club. The circumstances surrounding Saracchi's departure have raised questions among supporters about Celtic's transfer strategy despite recent signings.
- •Celtic near loan deal for Chelsea's Landon Emenalo.
- •Emenalo will provide cover for Kieran Tierney.
- •Marcelo Saracchi signs with Houston Dynamo after leaving Celtic.
- •Saracchi's departure highlights questions about Celtic's player retention.
- •New signings include Camilo Duran and Kasper Hogh.
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Emenalo deal asks more questions of Celtic’s strange Sarrachi decision
"Celtic on the verge of sealing a loan deal for teenage Chelsea left-back Landon Emenalo…Landon Emenalo of Chelsea FC runs with the ball during the Sydney Super Cup match between Western Sydney Wande...
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