O'Neill: No new Celtic signings before LASK tie

Celtic boss Martin O'Neill expects a quiet transfer deadline as his side prepares for a Champions League play-off.

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What happened. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill said new signings are unlikely before Wednesday's Champions League play-off first leg at home to LASK, and he would be happy for Reo Hatate to stay.

• O'Neill said there is a 'fairly decent chance of nothing happening' before the deadline.
• Arne Engels was sold to West Ham, and a replacement is still being sought.
• Mika Baur may start due to Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlain's suspension and Hatate's lack of fitness.

“It would have been nice to have kept Arne for the couple of games, because he knows the players, knows his role in the team.”

— Martin O'Neill

Celtic must cope without Engels and possibly Hatate as they face LASK in a crucial European tie.

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