Celtic sign six players as Scottish transfer window closes

Scottish football clubs completed a flurry of transfer activity ahead of the domestic window's closure on September 4, 2026, with Celtic making a significant late push to reshape its squad and Rangers finalizing a major signing. The deadline for registering players for the Europa League had passed on September 3, but Premiership clubs had until 5 p.m. on September 4 to complete deals. Celtic, managed by Martin O'Neill, was particularly active, announcing six new signings in the 48 hours leading up to the deadline. The club secured goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, defenders Jordan Lotomba on loan from Feyenoord and Landon Emenalo on loan from Chelsea, midfielders Oliver Sorensen on loan from Parma and Joel van den Berg from PSV Eindhoven, and striker Shim Mheuka on loan from Chelsea. Johnstone, a 33-year-old former England international, said he was "buzzing" to join and that a phone call from former Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart reinforced his decision. Despite this influx, a high-profile move for Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis appeared to collapse.