Celtic manager O'Neill vows squad reinforcement amid fan frustration over slow transfer window

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill said the club will "bolster the squad" after a sluggish start to the 2026‑27 transfer window. The only confirmed signing is Colombian striker Camilo Duran, while former targets Kelechi Iheanacho has left for Bursaspor and Marcelo Saracchi's loan from Boca Juniors was not made permanent. Fans have expressed anger over the lack of new players and over limited access for fan‑run media compared with national outlets, prompting criticism at a recent press conference.

Goalkeeper Vil Sinisalo echoed the sentiment, noting that the squad needs strengthening and confirming the club is pursuing out‑of‑contract options. Reports link Celtic with several potential arrivals, including Manchester United defender Tyler Fredricson, Egypt forward Haissem Hassan, and former loanees such as Julian Araujo and Mitchel Bakker. Despite the unrest, O'Neill remains confident that additional signings will be secured before the season opener on August 3.