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All Celtic’s summer signings rated as only two earn pass marks and marquee buy scores 4/10

Celtic made just four permanent signings during the summer transfer window, but scrambled to add a flurry of loan deals and free agents in the closing days

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:15 AM
All Celtic’s summer signings rated as only two earn pass marks and marquee buy scores 4/10
Key Things to Know
  • Ryan McDonald rates Celtic's summer signings, arguing only two have earned pass marks while marquee buy Kasper Hogh has struggled.
  • Celtic spent around £35 million on incoming transfers but ended the window with a surplus after generating £48 million from sales.
  • Record signing Kasper Hogh joined permanently from Bodo/Glimt for over £11 million but has failed to score in eight of his last nine games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ryan McDonald assesses Celtic's summer transfer business, arguing that only two new arrivals have earned pass marks while record signing Kasper Hogh has struggled. Despite spending approximately £35 million following Arne Engels' departure, Celtic suffered elimination from the Champions League and consecutive defeats against Rangers under manager Martin O'Neill.

McDonald highlights playmaker Mika Baur as a rare success following his £6.8 million move from Paderborn, whereas club-record £11 million signing Hogh has gone eight matches without a goal in his last nine outings. Late-window loan arrivals and injured prospects have so far failed to stabilize the squad.

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