Liam Duckstein
Celtic’s January Transfer Targets
Celtic are reportedly eyeing a January move for Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, with a £500,000 bid on the table for the 33-year-old. Meanwhile, Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson, a Scotland captain, is open to a pre-contract agreement with his boyhood club, though a one-year extension with Liverpool remains an option.
The Scottish champions are also keeping an eye on Calvin Ramsay, a Scotland right-back currently at Liverpool, who is expected to secure a January loan move to an English Football League club.
Stefan Ortega. Source: Official Website
Managerial Moves and Links
Kjetil Knutsen, the head coach of Bodo/Glimt, is keen on taking over at Celtic but wants to see out his side’s Champions League campaign first. Bookmakers suggest a straight shoot-out between Knutsen and Columbus Crew‘s Wilfried Nancy for the vacant Celtic job.
Former Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane is happy to be linked with the Celtic job, seeing it as a sign of his success at Ferencvaros. Meanwhile, former Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas has commented on reports linking Pumas UNAM head coach Efrain Juarez with Celtic, praising the club’s quality.
Other Notable Moves
Ajax are interested in speaking to former Rangers manager Philippe Clement as a replacement for the sacked John Heitinga. Former Rangers striker Nacho Novo, currently coaching Drumchapel United, is poised for his first managerial role with Darvel.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim included 18-year-old Jack Fletcher in their squad for a match against Tottenham Hotspur, preserving an 88-year record of having at least one academy player in their top-flight matchday squad.
Denmark are likely to be without Newcastle United striker William Osula for their World Cup qualifier in Scotland due to an injury. Meanwhile, St Johnstone co-owner Adam Webb is confident the club has weathered the financial storm of relegation without needing a cash injection, though selling extra shares and seeking outside investment is being considered.