Celtic eye late transfer spree before European squad cut-off

Celtic assistant manager Shaun Maloney said the club is working on up to four signings before Wednesday's Europa League squad deadline. They are looking to add a left-back and a midfielder with a different profile. Maloney also mentioned that Japan midfielder Reo Hatate could leave.

Celtic have already secured four first-team additions this window, but assistant manager Shaun Maloney confirmed further work remains ahead of Wednesday's Europa League squad registration deadline. The club has been linked with Wolverhampton goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, Parma midfielder Oliver Sorensen, and PSV Eindhoven's Joel van den Berg, while Chelsea's 18-year-old forward Shim Mheuka is reportedly a loan target.

Maloney identified left-back cover for Kieran Tierney as a priority, citing the Scotland international's demanding World Cup schedule and shortened break. A midfielder with greater physical presence is also sought to complement the technically gifted options already at the club. Reo Hatate, with 33 goals in 191 appearances since January 2022, could depart, with Maloney acknowledging the possibility while praising his contributions.