Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 18 Aug 2026
Champions League spot could lure new signings, says O'Neill
Celtic boss Martin O'Neill believes Champions League qualification is key to attracting top targets before the window closes.
Celtic
team
Match
Celtic vs LASK (Champions League play-off first leg)
Spending
£30m on four players this summer
Departure
Arne Engels left for West Ham for £22m
Window closes
September 3
What happened. Martin O'Neill said Champions League qualification could help Celtic attract new players in the final fortnight of the transfer window.
- Celtic face LASK at home in the play-off first leg.
- No direct replacement for Engels has been signed yet.
- O'Neill insists the club has done all it can so far.
“If we can progress, you'd think then there are some players you are looking at and who might be dallying, they might think the Champions League is worthwhile going for.”
— Martin O'Neill
Celtic must beat LASK to reach the Champions League group stage and boost their transfer pull.
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