Overview
- Minutes published from a July 4 supporters' AGM show chief executive Michael Nicholson told fans the club is finding it hard to complete deals because of agent behaviour and competition from Premier League and Championship clubs.
- Manager Martin O'Neill told the board he believes the squad is in "major need of signings" and has urged reinforcements to compete domestically and in Europe.
- Celtic have completed only one new permanent signing, striker Camilo Durán, and have re-signed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on a short-term deal while other targets remain elusive.
- The board has signed off a long-term strategy that prioritises financial stability and developing younger players who will accept lower wages and take the chance to play in Europe, and Nicholson said the club is keeping transfer talks quiet to avoid media disruption.
- Supporter frustration has risen as pundits warn a larger summer spend may be required to compete in Champions League qualifying and the squad faces pressure from possible summer departures that could force further recruitment or sales.