Martin O'Neill emphasizes need for quality signings at Celtic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:25 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill stressed the importance of signing high-caliber players to improve fan support ahead of their pre-season match against AC Milan. Following the acquisition of Camilo Duran for £5.5 million, O'Neill hinted at a record-signing for Danish striker Kasper Høgh. He aims to add four more players, including a goalkeeper and a midfielder, before the season opener against Dundee next week. Additionally, Daizen Maeda's departure to Ipswich Town for £10 million will help fund the Høgh deal.
- •O'Neill believes pedigree players can ease fan tensions at Celtic.
- •Celtic has already signed Camilo Duran and is eyeing Kasper Høgh.
- •O'Neill plans to finalize four more signings before facing Dundee.
- •Maeda's transfer funds the anticipated move for Høgh.
- •Celtic aims for immediate improvement with new signings.
- 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — “I think that would be the exciting thing for fans,” Martin O’Neill
"Martin O’Neill reckons bringing in footballers with a certain pedigree will be a shot in the arm for a support that has reached boiling point with the club’s hierarchy over recent years…Celtic P...
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