Celtic

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Rangers defender suggested Bhoys boss Ange Postecoglou has found his main man at the back in Carter-Vickers ...

“It’s up to the two to fight it out. I think Ange is probably happy with that at this moment in time.“ “It’s definitely a position where it’s not as physically demanding as others.

Celtic assistant manager John Kennedy looks set to stay at Parkhead with FC Midtjylland opting to open talks with Barcelona youth coach Albert Capellas for ...

[Ange Postecoglou](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/ange-postecoglou), it had been thought that Kennedy would be willing to try his hand as a manager - which looked plausible given Midtjylland's interest in appointing him as boss. Moving from the youth setup to first-team coach in 2014, Kennedy has not looked back since and even became Celtic's caretaker manager following the resignation of [Neil Lennon](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/neil-lennon) in February 2021. [Celtic](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) in both a player and coaching capacity since his mid-teens, has risen through the ranks at Parkhead since his early retirement in 2010.

Ange Postecoglou confirmed a deal is close following Saturday's 2-0 win over Hearts.

“We have made a hell of a lot of progress but we are still at the beginning. “As a manager I guess it’s what you need. “We can’t stand still,” he said.

Celtic No.2 John Kennedy is poised to miss out on the FC Midtjylland job after the Danish club began talks with Barcelona academy supremo Albert Capellas.

Previously, Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou pledged he wouldn't stand in Kennedy's way if he was offered the job. Now he will decide whether to accept the offer of But representatives from the Danish club travelled to Spain at the weekend for discussions with former Denmark Under-21s boss Capellas.

Scottish champions Celtic appear set to welcome in their newest Parkhead arrival, amid reports that Rubin Kazan winger Sead Haksabanovic is set to join the ...

[West Ham United](https://www.footballfancast.com/west-ham-united-news) man – who made [two](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sead-haksabanovic/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/349300) senior appearances during his time in east London – would add increased depth to an attacking department that is technically yet to be bolstered in the current window. [£4.95m-rated](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sead-haksabanovic/marktwertverlauf/spieler/349300) man also possesses real quality in the final third, having notably scored [21](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sead-haksabanovic/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/349300) goals and provided 25 assists in 76 games in all competitions during his time with IFK Norrkoping. [23](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sead-haksabanovic/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/349300) goal contributions in 70 games during his time at Halmstads also under his belt – as well as two goals and two assists in his recent temporary spell back in Sweden – the 5 foot 9 menace can clearly add a goalscoring and creative touch to the current Celtic squad. [versatile](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sead-haksabanovic/profil/spieler/349300) attacking player who can thrive on either flank or in a playmaking role, the [28-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sead-haksabanovic/nationalmannschaft/spieler/349300) gem will offer huge flexibility to title-winning coach Postecoglou, with the one-time Australia boss likely to love having such an adaptable presence in his ranks. [Tom Rogic](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10813915/Tom-Rogic-confirms-LEAVE-Celtic-summer-10-year-stint.html) has also left behind something of a playmaking void, with Haksabanovic potentially set to also prove a solution in that attacking midfield role, further outlining just what a notable and wise addition he could prove to be. [permanent deals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transfers/verein/371), the attacking pair were both at Celtic Park last term, with a new forward recruit yet to arrive so far this summer. [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/12677006/transfer-news-celtic-close-to-agreeing-deal-for-sead-haksabanovic-with-rubin-kazan), the 23-year-old is closing in on a move to Glasgow, with the Old Firm outfit set to make him their [eighth](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transfers/verein/371) major addition of the summer thus far. [last summer](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sead-haksabanovic/transfers/spieler/349300), although spent the tail end of last term on loan at Swedish outfit Djurgardern, having seen his contract [suspended](https://eng.premierliga.ru/news/clubs/news_27794.html) at his parent club as a result of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. [ Ross Barkley](https://mobile.twitter.com/siphillipssport/status/1558429657166499840) – the addition of Haksabanovic could well prove an astute piece of business for the Scottish Premiership giants. [ Celtic](https://www.footballfancast.com/celtic-news) appear set to welcome in their newest Parkhead arrival, amid reports that Rubin Kazan winger Sead Haksabanovic is set to join the club.

The Hoops gaffer has had a stunning return in the transfer market during his first 12 months in charge at Parkhead and he is ready to add his latest new ...

It’s very easy to forget, but 12 months in the world of football is not a hell of a long time to do what we’ve done I think. We wouldn’t have been able to do the work we’ve done in the last 12 months. I’m going to take responsibility for it, so I think that’s important for what you want to achieve.” “We’ve made a hell of a lot of progress, but we’re still at the beginning. “Just because you have had success or it looks like things are going well, that’s not the time to stand still. They continue to support me, and as a manager, that’s what you need. After a hugely successful first campaign that ended with winning the title back from [Rangers](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) and putting the Premier Sports Cup in the trophy cabinet, the Aussie boss is out for even more. My ambitions for this football club are very strong in terms of making sure we are the best we can be. There’s still work to be done. Asked on Sky Sports if a deal was close, he said: "Yeah I think that's a fair assessment - it's getting close." That hasn’t been just me, the whole club has embraced that we needed to do it and I’ve had support all along. [Postecoglou](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/ange-postecoglou) has revealed Macedonian star Haksabanovic is nearing a switch to Celtic as he continues to strengthen their pool with domestic and [Champions League](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/uefa-champions-league) football on the agenda this season.

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has continued to state that the Hoops will remain active in the transfer window should the right option come up.

So, this latest admission could mean that Celtic are keeping their options open in the closing few weeks of the summer transfer window. “I still know there’s a lot of work to be done. “We’ve made a hell of a lot of progress, but we’re still at the beginning. There’s still work to be done. Across the last few weeks, Celtic’s incomings may have slowed down a little. However, Postecoglou has once again sent an exciting transfer message to the Celtic support, insisting that if the opportunities come along in the final few weeks of the window, then the club will look to bring the player in as he looks to continue building his squad.

Celtic assistant coach John Kennedy looks set to remain at Parkhead after reported interest from Danish side FC Midtjylland.

But, for now, he looks all but set to remain as part of Ange Postecoglou’s coaching staff. Having the opportunity to go and manage a European side may have been an enticing offer for Kennedy. Although Midtjylland’s interest in John Kennedy ultimately came to nothing in the end, it has certainly been interesting to hear that he was amongst the names being discussed as a potential option for the job. The Spaniard, who has previously held assistant roles at the European giants, as well as Borussia Dortmund and Brondby, now looks favourite to land the Midtjylland job after holding a secret meeting last week. Reports stated that Kennedy was part of a list of names the Danish side was looking into as a replacement for the out-going Bo Henriksen. [Scottish Premiership sides such as Hibernian and Ross County have been linked with a move for the Celtic coach](https://www.67hailhail.com/news/report-hibernian-pondering-move-for-celtic-coach-john-kennedy-after-2019-snub/), who has spent the past eight seasons in the Parkhead dugout.

Celtic defeated Hearts, while Rangers dropped points away to Hibs at Easter Road. The number-crunching uses real-time outright odds from a range of key Scottish ...

St Johnstone will finish one place above the automatic drop zone, meaning they’ll face the winner of the Championship play-off in a bid to secure their top-flight status Hearts will secure third place and a spot in the Europa League play-off rounds, while Aberdeen (fourth) and Hibs (fifth) will enter the Europa Conference League in the third and second qualifying rounds respectively. The supercomputer predicts Celtic to comfortably beat their fierce rivals Rangers to be crowned champions for the second time in a row.

Celtic are closing in on the signing of Rubin Kazan winger Sead Haksabanovic, with reliable journalist Anthony Joseph confirming that it is nearly agreed.

For comparison, only [three Celtic players](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/103/Show/Scotland-Celtic) have exceeded that shooting average in the early weeks of the Premiership season. “UPDATE: Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has told @SkySportsNews that a deal for Rubin Kazan winger Sead Haksabanovic is getting closer. [versatility](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sead-haksabanovic/alletore/spieler/349300) can make him an even shrewder signing, too, with the winger able to thrive on both flanks, centrally and even in a defensive midfield role throughout his career. [2.1](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/330545/History/Sead-Haksabanovic) shots and [1.9](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/330545/History/Sead-Haksabanovic) key passes per game, which suggests that he can make a telling impact in the final third. [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-spl-sead-haksabanovic-transfer-news-updates/) with a move to the club. [Celtic](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/) are closing in on the signing of Rubin Kazan winger Sead Haksabanovic, with reliable journalist Anthony Joseph confirming that it is nearly agreed.

Celtic assistant manager John Kennedy could miss out on the FC Midtjylland job after it was revealed the Danish club are in talks with Barcelona academy ...

He’s an important part of my setup. "He’s no different to anyone else at this football club. "John is a really important part of what we do here.

The versatile star is set to leave the Russian side to pen a deal with the Scottish champions.

The striker has acted as back-up so far this campaign for Kyogo. The ongoing attack from Russia on Ukraine has opened the door for Celtic to land Haksabanovic at the second time of asking. Every now and then I’ll glance at the diary and, if you go back 12 months, you’re going to have a very different picture of what our football club looked like." A deal has been struck with the Russians club and the move for the Montenegro international is now in the final stages. The former Swedish under-19 cap had spent time earlier this year on loan at Djurgardens. Haksabanovic is in Glasgow and has already been at Celtic’s Lennoxtown training ground.

There is something unnerving watching a full-back go to Celtic Park as part of an opposition team. They don't know exactly who they will face.

In other situations, there is a desire to move infield and open up a space down the flank for either a full-back or No 8 to make a run around him. Haksabanovic likes to dribble when given the chance but there is a selflessness about his play. When there is space he prefers to stay wide, get the ball and drive at the full-back. Despite being right-footed he is more than happy going down the outside but has a tendency to try to get the ball on his right-side. He has played just 23 times for the Russians due to the invasion of Ukraine. He is reported to be in Scotland finalising his move.

Ex-Celtic winger Marian Shved has reportedly downed tools at Belgium side Mechelen as he attempts to negotiate a move back to his homeland.

Celtic have this afternoon released the ticket details for the trip to take on St Mirren at the SMISA Stadium next month.

The winger will make the move to Scotland once he finalises the details of his switch.

St Mirren have asked their own fans to pay £30 after cutting Celtic and Rangers ' allocations in Paisley this season – leaving Glasgow supporters asking why ...

Goals from Kyogo Furuhashi and Giorgos Giakoumakis helped the Bhoys return to the top of the Scottish Premiership, achieving 12 points from four games. With ...

Neilson might have felt Hearts were still in the game when they saw two men (deservedly) sent off. So far this season, Celtic have also not put a foot wrong in defence. So, although Robbie Neilson might have been looking to change the narrative of this game and suggest that the referee had his part to play in the result, it was all down to the work of Ange Postecoglou’s side across the field, who put in a solid defensive performance which gave the Edinburgh side no chance on Sunday afternoon.

Scottish Premiership champions, Celtic, are nearing their long awaited return to the UEFA Champions League. It has been a long time since the Hoops have ...

He will surely go down as a legend of the club. He has proven that he is still more than good enough to be a starting goalkeeper. At the age of 35, he is once again a first-choice goalkeeper and has also become a fan favourite at Parkhead. And now, he will also be making his return to the Champions League, a competition that he might have given up hope of ever playing in again. On the other hand, others will be returning to the competition after a long absence. Following a glittering career at Manchester City, he struggled badly, with the loan spells at Torino and West Ham United proving fruitless, as was his move to Burnley.

Celtic are on the brink of sealing the transfer of Sead Haksabanovic from Rubin Kazan, while their defender Christopher Jullien appears set to land a move ...

Jullien, a £7m signing from Toulouse in 2019, is out of the first-team picture under Postecoglou, having one played once for the Australian. He now finds himself behind Carl Starfelt, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Stephen Welsh and Moritz Jenz in terms of centre-backs at Celtic. With Rubin Kazan also needing to raise funds, Celtic are expected to land Haksabanovic on a cut-price deal.

Celtic's move to bring Sead Haksabanovic to the club is reportedly entering the final stages, with the winger arriving in Scotland.

And a deal to bring Haksabanovic to the club has now moved into the final stages, according to a report from the [Swedish-born winger for a bargain fee after Rubin Kazan were forced to slash their asking price for the versatile winger.](https://www.67hailhail.com/news/report-rubin-kazan-consider-details-of-sead-haksabanovic-exit-amidst-celtic-links/) Celtic’s move to bring Sead Haksabanovic to the club is reportedly entering the final stages, with the winger arriving in Scotland.

Joe Hart has admitted he never expected to be playing Champions League football again as he prepares to make his return with Celtic.

So I’m literally just one game at a time, and I’d love to have that feeling again. “Definitely, I’m at a different stage of my life now in terms of my family and how I feel about things. It’s where the club wants to be, and it’s also where we want to be as players. “That was how I felt at the time, whether that was wrong or right. There’s so much going on, and you don’t even know who’s going to be in it yet. “I live right in the moment, and even when it’s drawn, you’re not going to be playing them for a couple of weeks.

Even though Carl Starfelt has only returned from an injury, the presence of Moritz Jenz and Stephen Welsh meant that the Hoops have not really struggled. In ...

One can only that we don’t have to see a repeat of the situation with Montpellier. In fact, the Swedish international might now have a fight on his hands for a place in the starting XI. Most of the rumours around Celtic at the moment have been about potential arrivals, with Sead Haksabanovic looking close to swapping Kazan for Glasgow.

The defender has yet to feature in a matchday squad this season and is well down the pecking order at the Scottish champions.

[Celtic](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) to a close having already entered the final year of his contract. The 29-year-old had been set to leave Parkhead earlier this summer after passing a medical at Schalke, but he failed to agree personal terms over a loan move as returned to Lennoxtown for pre-season. [Christopher Jullien](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/christopher-jullien) is reportedly set to end his Celtic spell as he prepares to undergo his Montpellier medical.

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou is reportedly still looking for potential transfer options in the midfield and forward areas,

However, this season will be slightly different for Ange Postecoglou and his squad as they prepare to embark upon the Champions League group stages. And it appears that the Celtic manager will look to continue that trend by remaining active in the transfer market, looking at options to add to his midfield and frontline. So, the Celtic boss will be keen to have as much depth and quality within his squad as possible as the Bhoys get set to take on some of the biggest clubs in the world. The report states that Postecoglou is still looking at potential midfield and striking options as the former Socceroos boss continues to build his squad for the season ahead. Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou is still looking for potential transfer options in the midfield and forward areas, according to the Report: The two positions that Celtic are still aiming for in the transfer market

Celtic defender Christopher Jullien is reportedly set to have a medical with French Ligue 1 side Montpellier on Tuesday.

[L’Équipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-christopher-jullien-celtic-glasgow-presque-a-montpellier/1349594), the defender is set to have a medical at the Ligue 1 side on Tuesday. After a positive start to life as a Celtic player in his first season, the defender went on to face his fair share of injury knocks, including a serious knee injury, which kept him out for over a year. Celtic defender Christopher Jullien is reportedly set to have a medical with French Ligue 1 side Montpellier on Tuesday.

Christopher Jullien has not started a game for Celtic in over 18 months as he seeks a move away from Parkhead.

The mood between me and him is the same as between me and Callum (McGregor). He’s a player of Celtic, I’m the manager and that doesn't change. [Celtic](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) nightmare 18 months in Glasgow could potentially be coming to an end with reports claiming that the French centre-back is set for a move to Montpellier on loan - with the Ligue 1 outfit destined to give him his first start in first-team football since December 2020. Chris [Jullien] and the other lads are training with us and while that happens, I treat them as one of our players. I don’t speak on behalf of Chris and I'd hate to think that he’d want me to. Despite the following season not going as planned, Jullien featured in the majority of Celtic's games up until their 3-0 win over Dundee United on December 30, 2020 - where he suffered a season-ending knee injury.

The draw for the group stage takes place this week and some tough opponents lie in wait for the Glasgow pair.

The teams are going to be split into four seeding pots. You can keep up with all the action right here on dailyrecord.co.uk! The draw will feature 26 automatic qualifiers and six play-off round winners - which involves [Gio van Bronckhorst](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/gio-van-bronckhorst) 's side - and will be confirmed on August 23 and 24. The top two teams in each group advance to the round of 16. While the third placed team drops down into the Europa League. Managers and players will always tell you they take one game at a time.

ANGE POSTECOGLOU is eagerly awaiting Celtic's return to the big time as the Greek-Australian counts down the days until Thursday evening's draw…

“We’re looking forward to it, it’s exciting. [football](/sport/football/) club needs to be. I have a responsibility to make sure we are there and we are there to make an impact.

Ange Postecoglou has received a massive backroom boost, as Celtic look to defend their Scottish crown and make an impact in the Champions League.

On the other hand, this is not the first time that Kennedy has been linked with a move away from Celtic, but it has just never quite come off for him. He is currently the academy manager at Camp Nou. The Hoops had lost three of their first six league games under the management of Ange Postecoglou last time around and people had already started to raise questions about him.

ANGE POSTECOGLOU is eagerly awaiting Celtic's return to the big time as the Greek-Australian counts down the days until Thursday evening's draw…

“We’re looking forward to it, it’s exciting. [football](/sport/football/) club needs to be. I have a responsibility to make sure we are there and we are there to make an impact.

The primary target was to keep hold of Jota and Cameron Carter-Vickers by signing them on permanent deals following their successful loan spells. The Hoops did ...

The move is now in the final stages. They have brought in fresh faces in Aaron Mooy, Alexandro Bernabei and Benjamin Siegrist permanently and Moritz Jenz on loan from Lorient. Rumours regarding a move to Celtic have gone into overdrive the past couple of days and now, the move seems to be on the verge of completion.

23/08/03 SPL PARTICK THISTLE V CELTIC (1-2) FIRHILL - GLASGOW Exterior view of Partick Thistle's Firhill Stadium. Day 23 of Celtic Historian David Potter's new ...

You can also pick up the Willie Fernie book there too or order direct from Celtic Star Books, link below… Tommy Burns had scored for Celtic, and it was generally agreed that Celtic were worth a draw at least, especially as a good goal had been disallowed not long before Rangers’ winner which came about from a shot by Alex Miller which went over the head of the inexperienced Paddy Bonner. — Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) The 39,000 crowd are impressed by the young debutant as Celtic win 2-0 with goals from Bertie Auld and Sammy Wilson. Airdrie are a good side, however, the current holders of the Scottish Cup. For this offence, they will be deducted four points.