Martin O’Neill Prioritizes Celtic Transfers Following Europa League Play-off Victory
Celtic’s manager, Martin O’Neill, is actively prioritizing transfers following the club’s recent success in the Europa League play-offs. After a decisive 4-2 victory over Utrecht at Celtic Park, O’Neill expressed confidence in improving the squad ahead of the busy months ahead.
Europa League Play-Off Victory
Celtic secured their place in the Europa League play-offs, finishing 21st in the league phase table. Their next challenge will be against either German side Stuttgart or Hungarian club Ferencvaros in a February tie. The draw for this matchup is scheduled for Friday.
Current Club Standings
As the season progresses, Celtic finds themselves competing on three fronts. They are currently:
- Six points behind Hearts in the Scottish Premiership.
- Still contending for the Scottish Cup.
- Active in European competition.
Transfer Window Outlook
O’Neill noted the importance of bolstering the team before the transfer window closes. The manager stated, “We’re making progress… I’m very hopeful we can get some recruits in.” So far, Celtic has signed defender Julian Araujo and forward Tomas Cvancara on loan. However, no permanent signings have been confirmed yet.
Several players have been linked with a move to Celtic Park, including:
- Frosinone’s Farès Ghedjemis
- Hungarian forward Damir Redzic
Transfer Deadline
The transfer window will close on Monday, February 2, at 7 PM GMT. Although clubs can sign free agents after that date, O’Neill has acknowledged the unpredictable nature of transfer windows. He commented, “I can never guarantee anything, but we’re very hopeful.”
As the club prepares for the final stretch of the season, fans await the developments on potential signings and the club’s performance across all competitions. Filmogaz.com will continue to follow Celtic’s journey closely.
