Celtic target five squad additions before transfer window closes

Celtic management plans to sign five players before the transfer window shuts. The club must finalize its roster for the UEFA Europa League by Wednesday. Martin O’Neill aims to strengthen the backline by adding a left and right back, with Eintracht Frankfurt’s Niels Nkounkou reportedly a target. In midfield, the club is closing in on a loan deal for Parma’s Oliver Sorensen and expects to sign PSV Eindhoven’s Joel van den Berg., the Scottish champions are negotiating a loan move for Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Sam Johnstone to bolster their depth. These moves follow injuries to personnel like Alistair Johnston and follow a general effort to improve squad balance after previous transfer windows.

• 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic targeting five first team additions before transfer deadline