Celtic now ‘one step away’ from signing 15-cap international defender
Celtic have hired Martin O’Neill as caretaker boss until the end of the season and could now be set to make their second signing of the January transfer window.
Celtic set to go 'all out' for January signings
Most Celtic fans will be breathing a sigh of relief after Wilfried Nancy’s unfateful tenure in Glasgow came to an end, with the moral of the story simply being that the Frenchman was the wrong fit despite possessing plenty of coaching talent.
Now with a more familiar face at the helm in O’Neill, the Irishman has made it clear that the Bhoys will go ‘all out’ to secure reinforcements in an attempt to win the Scottish Premiership title for a fifth time in succession.
He said after being appointed for the second time: “I think that we would have to supplement the squad in some capacity. We would have to do that if it’s at all possible. You only have this period of time.
“We all know that January transfer windows are difficult, difficult to get the players you probably want at the football club. But we do need to supplement it and we’re going all out to try and do that.”
Clearly, Celtic have fallen below their usual expectations this season and need reinforcements, hence why Jocelin Ta Bi and Ignacio Laquintana could be on their way to Parkhead after the arrival of Julian Araujo.
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Celtic hijack Wolves move for Niko Sigur
According to journalist Izak Ante Sucic on social media platform X, Celtic have beaten competition from Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign Hadjuk Split star Niko Sigur, who is capable of playing as a defensive midfielder or at right-back.
Due to Nancy’s dismissal, the deal has been on hold between all parties. Nevertheless, the Hoops are deemed to be ‘one step away’ from landing the Canadian international to bolster their ranks.
Scoring once and registering an assist in 22 appearances this season, the 24-year-old’s versatility will likely appeal to O’Neill, albeit it remains to be seen whether he is used in a wide or central role should the deal go through without any hitches.
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After a relatively quiet start to the window, Celtic now appear to be making moves, and supporters will be intrigued to see whether there is a flurry of activity to follow after swooping for Sigur.