Celtic's Martin O'Neill signs players with future in mind

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Celtic's Martin O'Neill signs players with future in mind
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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has begun signing players he believes will suit his potential successor, aiming for short-term stability as he acknowledges he may not be long for the role. Recent signings include Camilo Duran and Kasper Hogh, with O'Neill focused on building a squad that the next manager will consider capable enough. He admitted the challenge of defending the title is intensified by rival teams bolstering their squads. O'Neill is currently addressing transfer speculation involving players like Alistair Johnston and Arne Engels with external interest from clubs such as Everton and West Ham.

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  • O'Neill aims to leave a strong squad for the next manager.
  • Celtic recently signed Camilo Duran and Kasper Hogh.
  • O'Neill acknowledges the difficulty in defending the league title.
  • Transfer interest surrounds players like Alistair Johnston and Arne Engels.
  • O'Neill's focus remains on winning matches to secure his position.
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  • 8:35 AMYahoo SportsMartin O’Neill signing players that he believes his successor will consider ‘pretty decent’
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Martin O’Neill realises that he is likely to remain as Celtic manager for just one season IF results go his way and as such he wants to ensure that the players he signs will be deemed good enough to...

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