Another window comes and disappears celticsand without spending a penny, Parkhead executives decided to provide a series of loans to assist Martin O’Neillof Premier League Compete for the championship in the remaining games of the season.

Given the uncertainty over who will replace O’Neal in the dugout this summer, such an outcome is perhaps to be expected, and despite a cash spree by rival Rangers, the Hoops can’t afford to be left behind.

Julian Araujo and Tomas Cvancara have both shown positive signs, while Junior Adamu, on loan at Freiburg, remains an exciting player having previously scored 34 goals and assisted in 84 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg.

That being said, Lorient’s Joel Mwuka doesn’t arrive with flashy credentials, especially after concerns over his fitness, with 20-year-old centre-back Benjamin Arthur having only made three first-team appearances at Brentford so far.

Too much risk seems to be being taken on free agent trades to please supporters Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain May represent another person.

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While all the focus was on earnings, the deadline was also dominated by discussions surrounding Arne Engels’ future in Glasgow, with Celtic ultimately rejecting a string of offers from Premier League side Nottingham Forest.

The young Belgian has remained put but that hasn’t stopped O’Neill and Co. from exploring the prospect of adding to the midfield line-up. Provided by Sky Sports A surprising connection to the aforementioned Chamberlain.

O’Neill later confirmed the interest while revealing he had even spoken to the player, suggesting that surprisingly no club has yet made a move for him.

The 32-year-old, who is currently training with former club Arsenal, has not played for the club since leaving Turkish giants Besiktas this summer, last returning in early May.

The prospect of signing the 35-cap England international is clearly attractive to those at Parkhead, especially given his free transfer status, and they are in no rush to complete a deal even with the deadline approaching.

Celtic signed Kelechi Iheanacho after this summer’s deadline and there is the possibility of another last-minute deal being struck if they firm up their interest in the Bulls.

However, a possible stumbling block may be The Gunners are considering signing him Mikel Arteta has refused to rule out the possibility following an injury to Mikel Merino.

Likewise, retaining Engels also leaves O’Neill’s midfield well-stocked, and perhaps there are other aspects to consider.

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Any deal for Oxlade-Chamberlain would be based solely on his past heroics, with him scoring 38 goals in 344 appearances for both clubs during his spells at Arsenal and Liverpool.

Sadly, injuries have been a common theme in the Englishman’s career so far, and if Celtic do pay a hefty wage bill it could be a real gamble, having suffered in the past with transfers for the likes of James McCarthy.

If O’Neill were to hit the free agent market, could Oxlade-Chamberlain’s former England teammates? Raheem Sterlingis a better choice, and the 31-year-old Now he is free After leaving Chelsea last month?

Now, this could be another desperate move for a player on the decline, though, unlike Oxlade-Chamberlain, injury hasn’t necessarily been a factor in his recent struggles, and instead he has been engulfed in chaos at Stamford Bridge since signing. Deal worth £47.5m 2022.

Prior to this, Sterling had been a mainstay for club and country, scoring 217 goals and assists in 339 games for Manchester City and 20 goals in 82 games for the Three Lions.

It’s also important for Celtic that he can play on either flank, and given the club’s current woes on the flanks, that versatility is undoubtedly crucial.

“Niu” has his own fruitful career, but as Expert Jamie CarragherSterling has been “one of the best players of this generation” and even in west London he still contributed 34 goals and assists in 81 games.

It has been a miserable few years, it must be said, and the one-time Liverpool star also endured a forgettable spell on loan at Arsenal last season, although he appears to be in need of proper opportunities and consistent games, something Celtic could well provide.

If he is willing to compromise on wages, his pedigree and ability are proven and it would be a major coup for the Glasgow side. Move to Parkhead It has been floating in recent months.

Of course, his former boss Brendan Rodgers may be leaving, but with Sterling now a free agent, Celtic should be looking to get back in the table and the experienced winger is still only 31 and not one to be written off yet.

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