Sources: Celtic eye fresh centre-back deal as plans emerge for next season
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Credit: Imago Sources: Celtic work on defender signing as plans emerge for next season Mon 2 March 2026 11:59, UK Celtic will target the addition of at least one new centre-back ahead this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The Celtic hierarchy feel that the squad has been left weak in that area after some key injuries this season, and they are already planning to address that during the summer transfer window. Martin O’Neill’s side are pushing to secure a Champions League place for next term, which could give them the power to spend a little more freely.
VISIT THE CELTIC TRANSFER HUBCameron Carter-Vickers injury leaves Celtic badly shortCameron Carter-Vickers has been an important figure at the centre of the Bhoys’ backline in recent seasons, and his prolonged injury absence has left them facing plenty of issues this term. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The 28-year-old hasn’t featured since October after he ruptured his Achilles tendon during the Europa League victory over Sturm Graz at Celtic Park.He is expected to remain sidelined until the end of the season, and his absence from the group has seen O’Neill’s options stretched thin at the heart of the backline.
Read More: ‘I’m afraid’ – Keith Wyness rips into Celtic and Rangers after crushing Scottish blowBhoys partially to blame for Champions League blowFormer Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness recently told Football Insider that “years of poor European performances” from Celtic and Rangers have been responsible for the Scottish Premiership losing a Champions League place for next term.Only one side will now have the chance to earn a spot in Europe’s premier club competition for 2026-27, while the team that finishes fourth will now fail to secure continental football altogether.Wyness feels that the changes will cause significant damage to Scottish football if they are not reversed as quickly as possible. The only way of doing that is to improve performances in domestic competitions, with the responsibility to do that next term likely to fall on Hearts, Celtic and Rangers.