Charlie Mulgrew predicts Celtic star to leave club in January as he makes transfer exit claim

CHARLIE MULGREW expects a long-serving Celtic star to leave Parkhead in the coming months after falling out of favour this season. The 27-year-old has been restricted to just three cameo appearances since the start of the campaign and appears firmly…

By David Robson · The Scottish Sun

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 8:47 PM

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Charlie Mulgrew predicts Celtic defender Anthony Ralston will leave the club in January or during the summer window.
Ralston has been restricted to just three cameo appearances this season under manager Martin O'Neill.
Young right-back Colby Donovan has overtaken Ralston, starting 15 of Celtic's 17 fixtures and signing a new five-year deal.

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Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew believes right-back Anthony Ralston will likely leave the club in January or the summer. The 27-year-old Scotland international has fallen down the pecking order under manager Martin O'Neill, making just three brief appearances this season and failing to register any domestic minutes.

Ralston has lost his place to 20-year-old Colby Donovan, who recently signed a new five-year contract after starting 15 matches this campaign. With Alistair Johnston injured and Ralston's contract expiring at the end of the season, Mulgrew expects the long-serving defender to seek an exit.

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Charlie Mulgrew predicts Celtic star to leave club in January as he makes transfer exit claim

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