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Celtic Manager O'Neill Addresses Transfer Window, Confirms Club's Plans

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos | Last updated Jan 15, 2026 2:00 AM ET

Celtic defeated Falkirk 1-0 on Wednesday in the Scottish Premiership's Matchday 17. Following the match, manager Martin O'Neill confirmed the club's January transfer plans.

The Hoops arrived in good form for this match, after defeating Dundee United 4-0 on Saturday. However, the January transfer window has left fans unhappy.

Celtic needs reinforcements. And manager O'Neill thinks the same. The coach confirmed that the club will definitely make signings in the next 15 days, noting that the priority is a striker.

Celtic celebrate Benjamin Nygren's goal during the Premier League match between Falkirk and Celtic at Falkirk Stadium on January 14, 2026, in Falkirk, Scotland. (Photo by Zak Mauger/Getty Images)

Celtic Boss Martin O'Neill Confirms They Will Make Signings This Month

“You know, I am trying. I know I have not done anything since yesterday, but I am trying," said O'Neill, via Clyde 1 Superscoreboard.

“And we will definitely get people in. We definitely, you can tell, we need to get a center forward. We are looking for help," he added.

LISTEN: “You can tell we need to get a centre forward… we are looking for help!”

Martin O’Neill says Celtic’s narrow 1-0 win over Falkirk shows they need to strengthen their squad immediately. ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/aGifoMj9s0
— Clyde 1 Superscoreboard (@ClydeSSB) January 14, 2026

Among the recent rumors is that of Slovenian striker Franko Kovacevic. When asked directly about the player in a press conference and whether he would be someone to look at, O’Neill said, “I think that I would, I’m probably sure I have done so."

There are two weeks left before the January transfer window closes, and Celtic fans are beginning to grow desperate for signings, which is understandable.

Chelsea's David Datro Fofana, FC Lorient's Mohamed Bamba, and Union Berlin's Andrej Ilic are three other forwards who have also recently been linked to the Hoops.

The Scottish club’s next commitments are both in cup competitions. First, on Sunday, Jan. 18, against Auchinleck Talbot in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup, and subsequently on Jan. 22 in the UEFA Europa League against Bologna. Both matches are away.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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