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Martin O’Neill urges Celtic to strengthen for Champions League competition

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Martin O’Neill urges Celtic to strengthen for Champions League competition

Summary

Martin O’Neill emphasized the necessity for Celtic to behave like a Champions League club during a press conference on August 29, 2026. After a recent loss to LASK, Celtic has missed a chance for significant financial gain. O'Neill has called for strengthening key areas of the squad, particularly a left back and a box-to-box midfielder, ahead of the impending transfer deadline on Thursday. He highlighted potential loan interest in Chelsea's Landon Emenal and pricing issues with Torino’s Gvidas Gineitis.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic lost to LASK, eliminating them from Champions League qualification.
•O'Neill seeks a left back and a box-to-box midfielder before the transfer deadline.
•Celtic has invested nearly £30 million on new players this summer.
•Landon Emenal and Gvidas Gineitis are on O'Neill's radar for potential signings.

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Martin O’Neill is adamant that Celtic needs to act like a Champions League club and identifies the key areas he wants strengthened…Martin O’Neill, Manager of Celtic looks on during the UEFA Cham...
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