Celtic signed striker Junior Adamu, winger Joel Mvuka and defender Benjamin Arthur on loan on deadline day.
Austria international Adamu arrived for the first time on the final day of the transfer window from Bundesliga side SC Freiburg, with an option to make the move permanent in the summer.
He began his senior career with Austrian side Rippering before moving on to RB Salzburg, St. Gallen and Freiburg, where he scored seven goals in 67 appearances in all competitions.
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The 24-year-old, who has nine caps for Austria but is yet to score for his country, said: Celtic TV: “I’m very happy to be here and I can’t wait to get started. I want to do my best for this club, win titles and cups, try to score a lot of goals and help the team. I also want to improve as a player.
“I spoke to the manager and he motivated me well and I trusted him. He gave me that trust. He told me what the system was like and I felt the connection was really strong.
“I am dangerous in the box and hungry for goals. The manager sees that in me and I want to show that on the pitch as well.”
Arthur ‘honored’ for ‘exciting move’
Benjamin Arthur has joined Celtic on loan from Brentford.
Celtic have confirmed the arrival of: benjamin arthur take a loan from brentford Until the end of the season.
The 20-year-old central defender made his first-team debut for the Premier League side earlier this season, contributing to the League Cup third round win over Aston Villa.
Arthur, who played for England youth teams, added: “I’m really honored and happy to be joining Celtic. It’s a really exciting move for me because Celtic are one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“I know we have a great squad with players who have already achieved many wins and I can’t wait to join them and play my part in bringing further success to the club and our fans.
“There are many challenges ahead of us and I am ready to take them on and do everything I can to help the club achieve all it is capable of.”
Mvuka joins despite medical issues
Winger Joel Mbuka played against Celtic for Bodø/Glimt in 2022.
Celtic add winger Joel wake up In loan transactions Lorient.
The Norwegian, who arrives until the end of the season, becomes the club’s fifth and final arrival during the January transfer window.
There is an option to buy the 22-year-old, who was due to join on a permanent deal before medical issues put a move in doubt.
Mvuka said Celtic TV: “It feels really good to finally be here. One thing that sticks in my mind about playing at Celtic Park is when the fans sang You’ll Never Walk Alone before the game and I thought, ‘Wow!’
“I was Sebastian Tounekti’s team-mate at Bodø/Glimt and I know him very well, so I would like to finally meet him again.
“I’m a quick winger, I can play left or right, I’m good on the ball and I can’t wait to get started.”
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Celtic are also interested in former Arsenal and Liverpool signings. midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Since he is a free agent, there is no rush to make any deal.
Oxlade-Chamberlain is currently training at Arsenal and Mikel Arteta has not ruled out signing him.
With Arsenal’s injury toll rising, Oxlade-Chamberlain’s experience could be a welcome addition.
Celtic had their third bid for Engels rejected.
Forest wanted Arne Engels from Celtic.
Meanwhile, Celtic rejected Nottingham Forest’s offer for a third midfielder. Arne Engels It could be worth up to £25m.
The Premier League club wanted to pay Engels a guaranteed fee of £20m with an option to add up to £5m.
Celtic mulled over a bid for a club record contract, but ultimately turned down the offer. They previously rejected Forest’s first two bids for the 22-year-old, with the previous offer worth £17.3m.
Celtic had no plans to sell Engel this transfer window and on Sunday manager Martin O’Neill said he hoped the club would reject any offers.
Engels joined from Augsburg for £11m in August 2024 and has two-and-a-half years remaining on his contract with Celtic.
There were three outings at Celtic Park on deadline day. Stephen Welsh Returns to Motherwell on loan, goalkeeper Toby Oluwayemi Moved to Leyton Orient on a permanent contract. Johnny Kenny He has signed a loan deal with Bolton Wanderers until the end of the season.
