Celtic Eyes January Signings Before Crunch Hearts Match

Martin O'Neill, Celtic's manager, is optimistic about bolstering his squad ahead of the crucial match against Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. So far, the only addition to the team this month is full-back Julian Araujo on loan from Bournemouth, despite O'Neill's acknowledgement that new signings are vital. Meanwhile, rivals Hearts and Rangers have both reinforced their squads. O'Neill has ruled out the possibility of new signings being available for the upcoming Scottish Cup tie against Auchinleck Talbot or the Europa League match against Bologna. However, he has hinted that Celtic might have new players on board for their trip to Tynecastle on January 25, which will also be live on Sky Sports. When questioned about reports linking Celtic to a potential move for West Ham striker Callum Wilson, O'Neill remained tight-lipped, stating that the team is seeking to acquire a goalscorer but is not the only one in the market. He expressed hope that progress is being made and that new signings might be possible before the Hearts match, although he is anxious about making such statements publicly.