Overview
- Celtic confirmed the signing of Benjamin Arthur on loan from Brentford until the end of the season.
- Arthur said he is honoured to join and ready for the challenges ahead, speaking in his first interview after the deal was completed.
- Manager Martin O’Neill welcomed the addition, highlighting Arthur’s height, strength and speed as assets for the run-in.
- The move could allow Stephen Welsh to return to Motherwell on loan, with an agreement in principle dependent on Celtic securing cover now met.
- Celtic also completed a loan for Junior Adamu earlier on deadline day, while reports indicated Joel Mvuka’s arrival was still expected before the cutoff.