By:
Mark Hendry
Martin O’Neill has confirmed Celtic are working on bringing a new winger to the club before the transfer deadline.
The Hoops have had to bide their time this month with their targets.
O’Neill is interim boss and it is understood all the preparation for the window was done with Wilfried Nancy’s set up in mind.
That has forced Celts into a bit of a scramble and they have only brought in two loan players so far.
Julian Araujo and Tomas Cvancara have arrived but the boss confirmed that two more are being looked at.
And when pressed on the names of those targets, the 73-year-old refused to play a cryptic game.
Frosinone wide player Fares Ghedjemis and Damir Redzic of FC DAC are those in question.
Martin O’Neill confirmed Celtic transfer targets Ghedjemis and Redzic
So the gaffer admitted the club are trying to do business.
Albeit it may be one or the other where the pair are concerned.
Asked about the duo, O’Neill said: “You wouldn’t be a million miles away!
“Could it be one or the other? It could be.
“There has been progress on certain things and I think we can move it along in the next couple of days.
“I don’t want to be that cryptic but I would hate to say something is certain and then it fell away.
“I am very hopeful that we will get recruits in.
“I am looking for a bit of quality to supplement and improve the squad.
‘I see your face in my sleep!’
Martin O’Neill on Celtic’s January transfer progress ⤵️#BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/Xmprc8AybS
— BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) January 29, 2026
“We need that, especially with the extra games in Europe.
“I am sure that will be a delight for our rivals domestically!
“I don’t think more European nights will do us any harm – if we get the players in.
“It’s not been easy. Not just for us, for other clubs too, but perhaps Celtic fans think it’s just us.
“I can never guarantee anything, I don’t think anyone can, but we’re very hopeful.”
Celtic qualified for Europa League knockout playoff
O’Neill was honest as usual and it came after his side qualified for the Europa League knockout playoffs.
Celts saw off Dutch outfit Utrecht in what was an entertaining 4-2 victory for the Scottish giants.
Benji Nygren found the net early before forcing an own goal and then Arne Engels netted a penalty.
The Eredivisie strugglers found their way back into the action through Dani de Wit and then it was 3-2 when Adrian Blake scored from distance past Kasper Schmeichel.
But centre-half Auston Trusty ensured all three points and a path to the next round with a header from a corner.
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