Keane now the frontrunner
Robbie Keane has emerged as the odds-on favourite to become the next Celtic manager. Reports point to the Irishman as the board's preferred candidate, with one scenario even floating a "dream team" partnership alongside Martin O'Neill to heal the rift between the hierarchy and the support (1) (4). For a fanbase craving clarity, the momentum is unmistakably with Keane.
Palma coming back after Poznan deal collapses
Luis Palma is heading back to Celtic after Lech Poznan failed to turn his loan into a permanent move. Negotiations have broken down completely, so the winger will return to Glasgow this summer (6). Whether he has a future under the new manager is anyone's guess.
Engels exit talk, and it has to be a record fee
Arne Engels looks increasingly likely to leave this summer, and the message from pundits is clear: Celtic must demand a club-record sale price (3). Losing him would sting, but getting business done early and on your terms is the bare minimum.
Old Firm transfer battle brewing
Celtic and Rangers are both circling FK Hacken's Silas Andersen, setting up a summer tug-of-war for the midfielder (2). The recruitment team will need to move fast if Andersen is a priority target.
Smajlovic chase could be blocked
Toulouse boss Jens Berthel Askou is reportedly ready to stand in the way of Celtic's pursuit of Zinedin Smajlovic, with a record-level fee being talked about (5). Another deal where having a permanent manager in place might make all the difference.
