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“I’m Not So Sure” – Celtic’s January Spending Uncertain Amid O’Neill Situation

Journalist David Friel has questioned whether Celtic will sanction a major midfield signing in January if they expect to appoint another manager next summer. Speaking on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard, the journalist suggested uncertainty over Martin O’Neill’s longer-term position could influence…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 9:22 AM
“I’m Not So Sure” – Celtic’s January Spending Uncertain Amid O’Neill Situation
Key Things to Know
  • Uncertainty over Martin O'Neill's long-term future has cast doubt on Celtic's willingness to spend heavily in January.
  • A mobile central midfielder is understood to be Celtic's primary recruitment target for the January transfer window.
  • Celtic remain interested in Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis after failing to agree to a transfer during the summer.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Doubts have emerged over whether Celtic will sanction significant spending in the January transfer window due to uncertainty surrounding Martin O’Neill’s managerial future. Speaking on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard, a journalist questioned if the club would invest heavily in a central midfielder when another manager is expected to arrive in the summer, despite the position remaining Celtic's top priority.

CeltsAreHere argues that Celtic's midfield issues require immediate attention regardless of who manages the team next season. The club reportedly maintains interest in Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis on a permanent or loan deal after missing out on him last summer, while past interim windows saw the club rely solely on short-term loan signings.

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