Transfer Latest – Nancy eyes four January additions to Celtic squad

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·30 December 2025

Transfer Latest – Nancy eyes four January additions to Celtic squad

Celtic are expected to be active when the January transfer window opens, with Wilfried Nancy targeting up to four additions to his squad…

Celtic Manager Wilfried Nancy arriving at the ground ahead of the Scottish Premiership match between Livingston and Celtic at Set Fare Arena on December 27, 2025. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)

The market opens this Thursday and runs through to Monday, 2 February 2026, giving clubs a month to complete their business.

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According to a report by Scott Burns in Daily Record, Nancy has identified four priority positions he wants to strengthen during that period. Those roles include a right-back, a right-sided central defender, a winger who operates on the right flank, and a centre-forward. The report adds that further reinforcements could be considered if players depart before the deadline.

Julian Araujo of AFC Bournemouth during the Carabao Cup match between AFC Bournemouth and Brentford at Vitality Stadium on August 26, 2025. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Among the names being discussed is Julian Araujo, who is believed to be a leading option for the right-wing back or right-centre back role.

The 24-year-old Mexico international, who can also feature higher up the pitch on the right, is understood to be open to a loan move away from Bournemouth in order to secure consistent minutes ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Nancy is already familiar with Araujo from his time coaching in Major League Soccer, having faced him regularly when the defender was with LA Galaxy, while Nancy was in charge of CF Montréal and Columbus Crew.

Diego Rossi of Columbus Crew celebrates following an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on July 12, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images)

Another MLS-based name linked with a move to the Scottish champions is striker Diego Rossi, who previously worked under Nancy in the United States. While the forward is reportedly interested in a reunion, speculation suggests it would require a significant bid to tempt Columbus into selling.

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Reported Celtic target Jocelin Ta Bi in action. Photo social media

Celtic are also said to be monitoring Ivory Coast winger Jocelin Ta Bi as they assess options to bolster their attacking quality and depth.

The Hoops are in action this evening as they face Jens Berthel Askou’s Motherwell side at Fir Park. Three points would put Celtic level on points with Hearts at the top of the table heading into Saturday’s Glasgow Derby against theRangers at Celtic Park.

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