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Celtic have already started preparing for next season, after finishing the recent campaign once again as Premiership champions, while also lifting the League Cup title. In any case, the Celtic board have as a priority to improve the squad available to Brendan Rodgers, to aim for better results during the 2025/26 season.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / May 29

Celtic defender Stephen Welsh is a target for K.V. Mechelen

The centre-back recently completed a productive loan spell during the second half of this season with the Belgian Pro League side. Welsh is expected back with the Scottish champions ahead of pre-season training.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / May 28

Sky Sports name fives players Celtic looking to move on this summer

Anthony Joseph from Sky Sports has indicated that Brendan Rodgers plans to move a number of players on once the dust settles on the 2024/25 season double-winning season.

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Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / May 3

'Tactically, technically I am better, and I am also a lot fitter,' Stephen Welsh

Stephen Welsh insists he’ll come back to Celtic this summer as an improved player compared to when he left back in January… The centre-back made a temporary switch to Belgian side KV Mechelen on loan for the remainder of the season.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / April 27

Pundit names two players set for Celtic summer exit

The pair in question is Maik Nawrocki and Stephen Welsh, both of whom have been well and truly out of the picture at Parkhead for some time now, barring the odd, sporadic outing for either to cover injury and illness.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / March 2

Former Celtic teammates to face off in Belgium’s Jupiler Pro League

Former Celtic teammates Stephen Welsh and Ewan Henderson are preparing to face off in an intense Belgian top-flight derby this afternoon… The duo rose through the ranks of Celtic’s academy before earning their place in the first team under the stewardship of Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers.

Soccer News / Celtic FC on SI / February 6

Celtic Player's Late Loan Move to Championship Club Confirmed

Kyogo's Celtic exit to join Rennes this winter might have grabbed most of the headlines but there were plenty of other players who departed the club in this window.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / January 9

Rayo Vallecano in for Luis Palma, seeking loan deal with £2.1m option to buy

Transfer Latest – Luis Palma to follow Stephen Welsh in loan exodus. Palma looks set to leave Celtic on loan in the coming days, with La Liga looking like the Honduran’s next destination… The winger has been inconsistent in a Celtic jersey and it looks as though he isn’t what Brendan Rodgers is after in a wide man.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / January 8

Transfer News – Celtic manager confirms imminent departure and replacement

Brendan Rodgers confirmed in his media conference yesterday that Stephen Welsh is on the brink of sealing a six-month loan deal to Belgian Pro League side

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / January 3

Celtic return for defender confirmed as Stephen Welsh prepares to exit

Celtic have recalled Dane Murray from his loan at Queen’s Park. The 21-year-old made 20 appearances for the Spiders and impressed with his fine defensive displays.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 31

Big chance for Dane Murray to impress Brendan Rodgers

In a week we have been criticised for not giving a chance on youth players, one player who has been handed a surprise chance heading into the new year

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 31

Celtic to recall Murray ahead of Welsh heading to Belgium

Celtic are set to recall centre-back Dane Murray from Queens Park ahead of Stephen Welsh’s proposed loan move to KV Mechelen… As reported by Scott Burns, the 21 year-old central defender is set to be recalled from his season long-loan at Scottish Championship side Queens Park due to Stephen Welsh leaving for the Belgian Pro-League.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 30

Celtic to sanction defender exit with Brendan making call on impressive loan player

Celtic look set to allow Stephen Welsh to depart the club on a loan deal until the end of the season. The Scottish defender is subject of interest from KV Mechelen with the Belgian side having made a couple offers for the 25-year-old.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 20

Welsh exit could be start defensive exodus at Celtic

Welsh exit could be the start of a defensive exodus, moves that would see the manager dip into the transfer market for a replacement… Stephen Welsh has been linked with a January loan move to Belgian side KV Mechelen, and it’s an offer that the defender will be keen to make due to his lack of first team opportunities.

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Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / August 12

If Lagerbielke and Nawrocki can’t get a game ahead of Scales and Welsh…

If Lagerbielke and Nawrocki can’t get a game ahead of Scales and Welsh then the dreadful reality is that Celtic currently has one quality central defender

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / August 6

Celtic make Stephen Welsh transfer decision amid Belgian interest

Celtic have decided against loaning Stephen Welsh out amidst interest from KV Mechelen. The Belgians had enquired about the Scottish defender’s availability but the club have rebuffed their approach.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 26

Sky Sports reporter confirms Celtic received offer for first team defender

Celtic have received a loan offer from KV Mechelen for defender Stephen Welsh. The 24-year-old is currently in the USA with the Scottish Champions and started the 4-3 win over Manchester City; although, it is clear that he is attracting interest.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 10

Match Update – Celtic and Queen’s Park level after 25 mins

Celtic are ahead within five minutes at the City Stadium thanks to a goal from Kyogo. However, Queen’s Park have pulled themselves level in an entertaining opening pre-season match.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / June 6, 2024

Stephen McGowan says Celtic are interested in Premier League defender

Celtic are reportedly keen on a move for Bournemouth defender Chris Mepham. The Welsh Internationalist has one year remaining on his deal with the Premier League side and Brendan Rodgers is said to be very keen on adding quality to his backline with Mepham.