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Celtic F.C. Daily Digest – August 19, 2026

The latest Celtic headlines, transfer updates, team news, match reaction and talking points from around the club.

Rangers to host Celtic at Ibrox in League Cup quarter-final on September 13

Celtic will travel to Ibrox to face Rangers in the League Cup quarter-finals on September 13, with the Old Firm derby scheduled for a noon kick-off.

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Former Celtic Boys Club manager Frank Cairney removed from home following protest

Convicted sex offender Frank Cairney, the former manager of Celtic Boys Club, has been removed from his Motherwell home after a protest. Cairney was convicted of abusing young footballers in 2019.

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Celtic reportedly advancing on transfer deal as summer window enters final weeks

Celtic are reportedly making progress on a new signing as the Scottish Premiership transfer window enters its final weeks, amid wider league activity involving Aberdeen and Dundee.

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Celtic in advanced talks for goalkeeper Balazs Toth and pushing for Gvidas Gineitis

Celtic are reportedly in advanced negotiations to sign Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth for £4 million, while also pushing to secure Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis.

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Celtic exploring summer transfer move for Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu

Celtic are reportedly considering a move for Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu to provide competition for Viljami Sinisalo, despite the Republic of Ireland international recovering from an Achilles injury.

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Celtic host LASK in Champions League play-off first leg at Celtic Park

Celtic will face Austrian champions LASK at Celtic Park on Thursday, August 19, in the first leg of their Champions League play-off, with the match broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.

Scotsman — Read Source Article »


Adam Montgomery seals loan exit to Dundee, leaving Celtic short at left-back

Celtic left-back Adam Montgomery has rejoined Dundee on loan, leaving manager Martin O’Neill without an out-and-out backup for Kieran Tierney as the transfer deadline approaches.

The Celtic Bhoys — Read Source Article »


Celtic reportedly show concrete interest in Southampton defender Yukinari Sugawara

Celtic are reportedly showing strong interest in Southampton’s Japanese right-back Yukinari Sugawara, who is valued at £6 million, though European clubs are also tracking him.

The Scottish Sun — Read Source Article »


Cameron Carter-Vickers backs Celtic to secure Champions League qualification

Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers is confident the Scottish champions have the necessary attacking quality to overcome LASK and qualify for the Champions League league phase.

STV News — Read Source Article »


Dimitar Mitov reflects on saving Celtic penalties in Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup triumph

Aberdeen goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov has shared details of his penalty saves against Celtic that helped the Reds end their 30-year wait to lift the Scottish Cup in May 2025.

Daily Record — Read Source Article »


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Simon Jordan criticises Celtic and Rangers over ongoing away ticket dispute

Pundit Simon Jordan has targeted Celtic and Rangers over their long-running away ticket row following the draw for the next round of European competition.

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Ange Postecoglou reveals Cristiano Ronaldo was impressed by dominant 4-1 victory

Former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo was an impressed spectator during his side’s dominant 4-1 victory on Wednesday.

Daily Record — Read Source Article »


BBC Scotland secures rights to broadcast 38 live Serie A matches this season

BBC Scotland and BBC Alba have agreed a deal to broadcast 38 live Serie A matches on iPlayer this season, featuring prominent Scottish players such as Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour.

Scotsman — Read Source Article »


Martin O’Neill prioritises replacing Arne Engels after £22m West Ham transfer

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed that finding a replacement for midfielder Arne Engels is a top priority, following the Belgian’s £22 million move to West Ham.

Scotsman — Read Source Article »


Celtic face crucial squad registration deadline ahead of official transfer window close

Celtic reportedly face a tighter timeline to finalise their squad, with European registration requirements making September 2 the club’s practical transfer deadline rather than September 3.

Readceltic — Read Source Article »

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