Celtic have completed the signing of midfielder Oliver Sorensen on a one-year loan deal from Italian side Parma. The 24-year-old becomes the club's fifth summer arrival as manager Martin O'Neill aims to add up to five more players before Thursday's transfer deadline, according to a report from Daily Mail Sport.
Sorensen began his career in Denmark with Midtjylland before moving to Serie A a year ago, where he made 34 appearances in his debut season. "I feel lucky to be a part of this club now," Sorensen said. "I hope the style of play will suit me. They want to attack, they want to go forward."
Who else could Celtic sign?
Celtic's recruitment drive is far from over. The club is actively negotiating with Torino for Lithuanian midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, who tends to play in a deeper role. Talks are also ongoing with Feyenoord for Swiss right-back Jordan Lotomba.
Further targets include PSV Eindhoven's Dutch midfielder Joel van den Berg, who is poised for a permanent £3.5million move. Chelsea striker Shim Mheuka, who has made a handful of first-team appearances, is a loan target. Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, a four-time England international, is expected to provide competition for Viljami Sinisalo. Cover is also being sought at left-back for Kieran Tierney, with Landon Emenalo considered the likeliest option.
How does the squad look now?
The new signings aim to offset recent departures. Reo Hatate has left for Burnley, while Preston completed a £3m deal for striker Johnny Kenny. Injuries are also a factor. Callum Osmand will be out for weeks with an ankle issue, while Tierney and Hogh are doubts for the upcoming match but should be in contention for Saturday.
Assistant manager Shaun Maloney highlighted the importance of these moves. "I don't think anything's confirmed just yet with the guys," Maloney said. "But I think the profiles of what we need in those positions are really important that we do replace what we've lost."
What is Celtic's current form?
On the pitch, Celtic sit first in the Premiership with a perfect record of three wins from three games, giving them nine points. They lead the table by two points and have scored eight goals while conceding just two. This strong start follows a mixed pre-season period that included a 5-1 defeat to LASK and a 2-1 victory against Falkirk.
Attention now turns to maintaining that league form. The next fixture is a home match against Motherwell on December 26th. You can view the full schedule on our fixtures page. The team is also focusing on defensive improvements, particularly being more aggressive without the ball, as they prepare to face an Aberdeen side whose striker Kevin Nisbet is in brilliant form.
Where will the new players fit?
Oliver Sorensen's arrival adds depth to a midfield that requires reinforcement. His experience in a top European league could prove valuable. The potential additions of Gineitis and van den Berg would further bolster the engine room, while the pursuit of Lotomba and a left-back addresses specific defensive needs.
In attack, the possible loan of Mheuka offers another option, and the expected signing of Johnstone creates strong competition in goal. These moves show a clear strategy to build a squad capable of challenging on all fronts this season. Fans can track the evolving squad list on our squad page. The one-year loan deal for Oliver Sorensen is now officially complete.
