Celtic have problematic loan vision and missing Chelsea recruits could pose an unexpected issue

Hoops fans have been left wondering what the plan is for summer arrivals Shim Mheuka and Landon Emenalo…

By Michael Gannon · Daily Record

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Michael Gannon argues Celtic's loan strategy is failing Chelsea loanees Shim Mheuka and Landon Emenalo.
Celtic secured a 1-0 victory against Kilmarnock on Sunday, but neither Chelsea loanee made the matchday squad.
Mheuka has played only 80 minutes across nine substitute appearances during his loan spell.

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Daily Record writer Michael Gannon argues that Celtic's growing reliance on loan signings has become problematic, highlighted by the lack of playing time for Chelsea loanees Shim Mheuka and Landon Emenalo. Both youngsters were omitted from Martin O'Neill's squad in Sunday's 1-0 win against Kilmarnock, with Mheuka recording just 80 minutes across nine substitute appearances and Emenalo tallying only 39 minutes all season.

Gannon contends that taking on top Premier League prospects without playing them risks damaging Celtic's reputation with English clubs. He also warns that using borrowed players as squad depth blocks pathways for homegrown academy talents such as Lucas Clearie.

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