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Celtic struggles with transfer market activity ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 9:39 AM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Celtic struggles with transfer market activity ahead of new season

Summary

Celtic's transfer activity has been minimal this summer, with only striker Camilo Duran signed. Manager Martin O'Neill indicated they are approaching additional deals following a recent friendly against Middlesbrough. Chief executive Michael Nicholson acknowledged challenges in competing with English clubs and managing player negotiations. The club's current squad is seen as insufficient, with concerns over its competitiveness after narrowly avoiding a league defeat last season. Scottish football correspondent Michael Grant noted that many clubs are more active in the transfer market than Celtic.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic has signed one player this summer, Camilo Duran.
•O'Neill is positive about future transfer deals.
•Nicholson cites difficulties competing with English clubs.
•Squad concerns arise after last season's near miss.
•Scottish clubs like Aberdeen and Rangers have been more active.

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9:39 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic's transfer inactivity is 'an unchanging and wearying story'

What they're saying

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Celtic's lack of transfer activity is "an unchanging and wearying" story, according to The Times' Scottish football correspondent Michael Grant. The Parkhead club have signed only one player this summer - striker Camilo Duran - although manager Martin O'Neill insisted they are close to further deals after Saturday's sparsely attended friendly against Middlesbrough. At a recent fan Q&A in Cork, chief executive Michael Nicholson said the club were finding it "difficult" to compete with English Premier League and Championship clubs, as well as dealing with agents.
— Yahoo Sports

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