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Celtic full back Adam Montgomery has left the club to join Livingstone on a season long loan. The Scottish defender, who is now 23, signed his first professional contract at Celtic as a teenager way back in 2019.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 25

'The players are well aware of what we need to do,' Callum McGregor

Callum McGregor spoke to Celtic TV ahead of Celtic kicking off their mini tournament matches in Como against Ajax last evening. The match ended in a 5-1 defeat for the Scottish Champions bringing to an end an impressive run of results with wins over Portuguese champions Sporting and English League Cup holders Newcastle United.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 25

Charlie Mulgrew urges Celtic to sign Blackburn Rovers winger

Former Hoops defender Charlie Mulgrew has called on Celtic to make a move for his ex Blackburn Rovers teammate Tyrhys Dolan… Having departed the Championship club, the winger is now a free agent and has been linked with a move to Celtic in previous transfer windows.

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Celtic target Jakob Breum’s valuation jumps to £7m

According to a prominent manager in the Netherlands, Celtic target Jakob Breum might well be valued at around £7 million… A report in The Herald via Stephen

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 25

Rodgers demands Celtic sign ‘highest level of player’

Brendan Rodgers has cleared up the confusion to why Shin Yamada was not in Celtic’s squad last night and has given an insight into what he must DEMAND from Celtic in the transfer window… Yesterday evening, Celtic faced another stern European test in pre season, this time suffering a 5–1 defeat to Ajax in the Como Cup.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 25

'That was the whole idea of coming out,' Brendan Rodgers on Celtic at Como Cup

Brendan Rodgers insists for large spells of the game Celtic were ‘very good’ despite their 5-1 defeat to Ajax last night… At Como’s Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, the Hoops were resoundingly beaten in their penultimate pre-season encounter as the Dutch outfit sealed an emphatic victory with a series of spectacular goals.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 25

'The scoreline didn’t quite reflect the game,' Brendan Rodgers

After Celtic’s pre-season wake up call against Ajax, Brendan Rodgers stressed that the club must be bold in their approach to signings… Celtic paid the price for a second half capitulation in Como, suffering a 5–1 defeat to the Dutch giants.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 25

'It depends on what your ambition is,' Brendan Rodgers’ tactful message

Celtic’s 5–1 defeat to Ajax in the Como Cup might have been billed as a pre-season exercise — but for Brendan Rodgers, it delivered more than just fitness insights.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 25

Tam Gets the Flowers, Michael Gets the Players

We need to be patient, but you can’t blame those who are not. Celtic need to get the players in that Brendan has asked for and his squad needs or we will fail in our objectives for the new season… Anxiety levels amongst the Celtic support are rising, if you will accept social media as a reliable source.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 25

Brendan’s message – If you want to progress you need to bring in quality

Brendan Rodgers has laid bare his transfer expectations after Celtic’s sobering 5-1 defeat to Ajax in the Como Cup, urging the club to match his ambitions

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 25

Celtic heading in right direction but we’re not there yet

Celtic’s 5-1 defeat to Ajax in the Como Cup may have been a pre-season fixture, but this tale of two halves certainly delivered some hard truths — with

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / July 25

Dane Murray looks like a player, $weet Dreams are made of thi$

A few years back young Dane Murray sprang to prominence under Ange Postecoglou as he took part in pre-season, even managing a couple of European games, but after that he seemed to disappear into obscurity and was thought of as just another youngster who failed to make the grade amid ongoing injury concerns.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 25

Ajax 5-1 Celtic – Humbled in Como, some positives but plenty of concerns

In life there are glass half empty kinda folk, while some prefer to look on the bright side of life. I tend to place myself in the latter category. Last night’s defeat at the hands of Ajax in Como whilst undoubtedly a sore one, was little more than a training exercise in preparation for next season which kicks off in just over a week.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 24

Celtic Hammered By Ajax In Como Cup

It’s been a night to forget for Celtic in the Como Cup. Football on the lake took place in a beautiful setting but the result tonight was an ugly 5-1 in Ajax’s favour.

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Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 24

Potential injury concern for Celtic as Shin Yamada removed from bench

Celtic have been dealt with a potential injury concern after Shin Yamada was removed from the bench for this evening’s Como Cup clash with Ajax. The Japanese attacker was unveiled to Celtic Park at the weekend in the 4-0 win over Newcastle United and had been expected to be involved this evening.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 24

Premiership side set to sign Celtic fullback in loan deal

Premiership side Livingston have reportedly struck a deal to sign Adam Montgomery from Celtic. The fullback is expected to join David Martindale’s side at the Set Fare Arena as they look to re-establish themselves as a top flight side.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 24

Team’s Up – John Heitinga names Ajax team for Celtic clash

Ajax manager John Heitinga has named his Ajax team for this evening’s clash with Celtic in Como. The Scottish Champions face the Amsterdam side in Italy as part of the Como Cup with sides hoping to progress to Sunday’s weekend final against Cesc Fabregas’ Como.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / July 24

Sporting, Newcastle and tonight it’s Ajax’s turn

Celtic are in Italy for tonight’s crucial pre-season clash against Ajax in the picturesque town of Como, as the Scottish champions prepare for the next stage of their summer schedule.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 24

Johnston and Yamada in training whilst a host of players set to leave

Alistair Johnston is back in training after being spotted at Lennoxtown alongside his Celtic teammates prior to the squad heading out to Italy for the inaugural Como Cup… The right-back was given additional time off after featuring in the CONCACAF Gold Cup with Canada, co-hosts of the tournament with the United States.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / July 24

Brendan Rodgers provides much needed transfer strategy clarification

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has made it clear he is fully accountable for all players brought into the club — regardless of whether they are club-driven signings for the future or first-team-ready reinforcements.

Arne Engels News / The Celtic Star / July 24

Celtic at the Como Cup – 'Arne Engels will go to the next level,' Derek Rae

When Arne Engels joined Celtic from Augsburg for £11 million right at the end of last summer’s transfer window, the spotlight on the Belgian midfielder was immediate — and intense… The size of the fee, which made him Celtic’s record transfer, inevitably brought with it heightened expectations from fans and media alike.

Celtic FC News / Celtic FC on SI / July 20

Details Revealed About Marco Tilio's Celtic Loan Move to Rapid Vienna

Celtic have had a pretty intriguing 2025 summer transfer window so far, with many arrivals and departures of note throughout the course of the last few weeks.