Celtic are set to confirm four new deals in the final hours of the transfer window, according to a report from The Scotsman. The Scottish Premiership leaders are expected to announce the double signing of midfielders Oliver Sorensen and Joel van den Berg within the next 24 hours.
Brendan Rodgers's side currently sits first in the Premiership with a perfect record of three wins from three games, amassing nine points. They have scored eight goals while conceding only two, giving them a commanding six-goal difference and a two-point lead at the top of the standings. This strong start provides the backdrop for a busy end to the transfer period.
Who are Celtic's new midfield signings?
The club is bringing in 24-year-old Danish box-to-box midfielder Oliver Sorensen on a loan deal that includes an option to make the move permanent. Alongside him, Celtic are set to pay around £3.4 million to secure 19-year-old Dutch talent Joel van den Berg from PSV Eindhoven. Van den Berg, a central midfielder who operates as a number eight, is seen as a significant investment for the future. These arrivals help fill the void left by Arne Engels, who joined West Ham United earlier this month.
What other positions are Celtic targeting?
Beyond midfield reinforcements, the club's recruitment team is prioritising a goalkeeper and a left-back before the deadline passes. Celtic have reportedly made a loan inquiry for former England international Sam Johnstone of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Blackburn Rovers' Balazs Toth is another goalkeeper under consideration. For the left-back role, the club is assessing Eintracht Frankfurt's Niels Nkounkou as a potential option to add depth to the squad.
What is happening with other Scottish clubs?
Rangers are also active, with Portland Timbers striker Kevin Kelsy undergoing a medical ahead of a proposed £9 million move. The 22-year-old Venezuelan is expected to take the number nine shirt at Ibrox, especially with Youssef Chermiti facing a lengthy absence due to an ACL injury. Another Rangers striker, Bojan Miovski, could depart on loan to Dutch side Feyenoord. Former captain James Tavernier, now a free agent, is closing in on a move to Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he would be managed by his old teammate Kenny Miller.
Hearts are in talks for 18-year-old midfielder Leart Kabashi from Grasshoppers Zurich and are close to signing winger Aron Benjaminsen, also 18, from Vikingur Gota. The Edinburgh club is open to offers for several players, including Sander Kartum, Yan Dhanda, and Elton Kabangu. Midfielder Tomas Magnusson may also attract bids. Current Hearts player Claudio Braga addressed the speculation surrounding his future. "I love my time at Hearts, I am so grateful that I play here," Braga told The Scotsman. "If something happens it will be good for me and good for Hearts."
Which other players could move before the deadline?
St Mirren midfielder Killian Phillips is attracting late interest, with clubs in Japan weighing a bid. Aberdeen had shown interest earlier in the summer but cooled their pursuit after being quoted a fee exceeding £500,000. Aberdeen have also allowed striker Kusini Yengi to join Sanfrecce Hiroshima on loan for the rest of the season. The 27-year-old Australia international only signed for the Dons in the summer of 2025. Dundee United have sold midfielder Vicko Sevelj to Neftci of the Azerbaijan Premier League for an undisclosed fee after his 88 appearances for the club.
Celtic's focus now shifts to maintaining their league form, with their next fixture an away match against Dundee United on December 30th. You can view the full schedule on the club's fixtures page.
