Keane closes in on the job
Robbie Keane is now the clear favourite to take over as Celtic manager for the 2026-27 campaign. The former Ireland striker met with major shareholder Dermot Desmond on Monday, and that sit-down has shifted the landscape decisively in his favour (4). The timing matters because it comes amid talk of a potential "dream team" ticket with Martin O'Neill, but the momentum is plainly with Keane now (3). Your club needs this sorted, and fast. Pundits are already warning that the managerial void is making it harder to land your top transfer targets.
De Busser deal in reach
You can land goalkeeper Jari De Busser for around £2 million. The Dutch shot-stopper is keen on the move, and the selling club are open to doing business, that is genuine encouragement after weeks of chasing (1). Celtic need a new first-choice keeper, and this is a deal that looks gettable right now. Getting the manager situation settled would only speed things up.
Rangers join the Andersen race
Your rivals across the city are now pushing to sign FK Hacken midfielder Silas Andersen, setting up a straight Old Firm battle in the transfer market. Both Glasgow clubs want him, and Hacken appear ready to let him go this summer (5). Early days, but the player may have a choice to make, and you know how these tug-of-wars tend to play out.
Welsh released a year early
Stephen Welsh is gone. Celtic have terminated his contract one year ahead of schedule after his loan spell at Motherwell, a move being described as baffling by some observers (2). The defender came through your academy, broke into the Scotland setup, and had time still on his deal. No explanation has been given for cutting him loose now rather than selling him.
