Celtic close to two signings & eyeing more – O’Neill

Celtic interim manager Martin O’Neill revealed two prospective signings are having medicals and hinted the club could do further deals after his team beat Falkirk 2-0 to move above Rangers into second place in the Scottish Premiership.

The Parkhead outfit have signed Julian Araujo and Tomas Cvancara – both on loan – in the winter transfer window from Bournemouth and Borussia Monchengladbach, respectively.

Supporters have consistently criticised a perceived lack of investment this season, while last summer’s recruitment has been hit and miss at best.

Benjamin Nygren is Celtic’s leading scorer – the Swede took his tally to 15 with the second against Falkirk – but Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Sebastian Tounekti have flattered to deceive.

Free signing Kelechi Iheanacho has struggled for both form and fitness, and although Kieran Tierney has impressed at points, he is not the same player that left for Arsenal in 2019.

The victory over Falkirk took O’Neill’s side back into second after Rangers were held by Hibernian, but they still trail leaders Hearts by six points.

“We are [close to transfers],” O’Neill said. “We’ve some medicals here at this minute and fingers crossed the players come through.

“We’ve got a couple and we’re hoping to add maybe late on. That would give us a chance. We’re staying there to the end and let’s see what happens.”