🍀 Celtic FC: Busy Transfer Window Leaves the Hoops With a New-Look Squad…

🍀 Celtic FC: Busy Transfer Window Leaves the Hoops With a New-Look Squad
Celtic have undergone a major squad rebuild during the 2026 summer transfer window, with Martin O’Neill’s side bringing in a significant number of new players while also allowing several established names to leave Glasgow.
The Hoops’ recruitment has been particularly active in attack. Among the headline arrivals are Kasper Høgh, Camilo Duran, Mika Baur and Haissem Hassan, while teenage Chelsea forward Shim Mheuka has also arrived on loan. Sky Sports reported that Celtic added six players in September after the earlier summer additions, underlining just how busy the club remained late in the window.
Mheuka is one of the most intriguing additions. The 18-year-old forward joined Celtic on loan from Chelsea after extending his contract with the London club. He has spoken positively about the move and sees Celtic as an important step in his development.
Celtic also completed the signing of Oliver Sørensen on loan, bringing in midfield reinforcements following the departure of Arne Engels. Engels moved to West Ham in a deal reported at around £22 million.
One deal Celtic ultimately failed to complete was for Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis. The Lithuanian was regarded as a leading target, but the clubs could not reach an agreement. Reports suggested Celtic were prepared to offer around £9 million, while Torino valued the midfielder closer to £13 million.
The summer has therefore been a mixture of excitement and frustration for supporters. Celtic have added considerable attacking talent, but questions remain over whether the squad has enough depth in certain defensive and midfield positions. An analysis of the window described the club’s business as a mixture of promising recruitment and missed opportunities.
Despite those concerns, the early signs on the pitch have been encouraging. Celtic recently defeated St Johnstone 1–0, with new signing Mika Baur scoring his first goal for the club. The official Celtic website confirmed the striker’s delight at opening his account, while the victory maintained Celtic’s perfect domestic start.
With Celtic now preparing for another huge Old Firm encounter with Rangers, attention will turn to how quickly the new arrivals can settle. The club’s transfer activity has certainly changed the look of the squad—and Celtic supporters will be hoping the new generation of Hoops can make an immediate impact.
**🍀 The message from Glasgow is clear: Celtic have rebuilt, refreshed and raised expectations. Now the new signings must deliver on the pitch.**