Celtic Exchange: Celtic Football Club in Focus

Celtic's summer has finally started to move... but has it moved anywhere near enough?

This week on the Celtic Exchange Weekly, we discuss the official arrival of Camilo Duran, the growing speculation surrounding Callum McGregor's surprise change of agent, and whether Celtic's communication with supporters is creating more uncertainty than reassurance.

We also take a look at the appointment of new set-piece coach Ross Grant, ask whether this signals genuine modernisation behind the scenes, and debate whether lessons have really been learned from last summer's transfer window.

This week's talking points include:

🇨🇴 Camilo Duran officially joins Celtic – what can supporters expect?

🅲 Martin O'Neill's response to the McGregor speculation.

⚽️ Ross Grant's set-piece goals.

🍀 Why supporters still want to hear more from the club's leadership.

As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

Would you keep Callum McGregor at all costs, or would you accept the right offer if one arrived?

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It's been a relatively slow start to the summer for Celtic world, but there are finally signs that things may be starting to move.

If the latest reports are accurate, we could be on the verge of completing the first two signings of the summer, with striker Camilo Duran and midfielder Alfie Devine both heavily linked with moves to Glasgow.

Should those deals get over the line, they'd represent a welcome step forward after what's been a frustratingly sluggish transfer window so far.

Those arrivals would come hot on the heels of the re-signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - a move that's divided opinion among the support - as Martin O'Neill continues shaping his squad ahead of the new campaign.

Elsewhere, Ange Postecoglou has followed a path now well worn by former Celtic managers, as he takes charge of Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. His Celtic successor is the one that paved the way and its bizarre to think that two will soon lock horns over there in league action.

While few could question the financial appeal of the opportunity, many supporters have been left somewhat saddened by the decision, of a man who professed to be all about the fooitball. Mif is very much one of those supporters 😢

We also round up the latest from the World Cup, where Auston Trusty is now Celtic's sole remaining representative as the tournament heads into its final couple of weeks.

🎙️ Join Tino, Mif & James as they discuss all of that and plenty more in this latest episode of Celtic Exchange Weekly.

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Over the past few days Celtic have taken some small but encouraging steps that suggest there is a plan for the season ahead after all!

On Saturday we heard from Martin O'Neill for the first time since his appointment as permanent manager was officially confirmed, before Sunday's announcement that former Hearts coach Ross Grant had joined the club as Celtic's first-ever dedicated set-piece coach.

Neither update is groundbreaking in isolation, but both point towards progress. And with several new faces still needed before the campaign gets underway, fans will be hoping these developments are just the beginning of a much busier few weeks.

Elsewhere, the World Cup heads into the knockout stages with four of Celtic's eight representatives now on their way home. We assess who enhanced their reputation on football's biggest stage, and who could now return to Glasgow with their stock considerably higher as a result.

Closer to home, Celtic's first pre-season friendly is now just over a week away, with Shelbourne awaiting in Dublin on 7th July. After that, the countdown to competitive football gathers pace, with just 35 days remaining until the new season begins.

The countdown is most definitely on!

🎙️ Join Tino, James and Paddy as they discuss all of that and much more in the latest episode of Celtic Exchange Weekly.

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00:00 Opening Comments - Celtic Exchange Weekly

02:24 What Will Ross Grant Bring To Celtic's Coaching Team?

09:02 Is New Appointment A Step In The Right Direction For Celtic?

12:38 Martin O'Neill Interview - Will We See A Change In Formation?

18:59 O'Neill Issues "Wake Up Call" Warning To Celtic Board

22:10 Where Are Confident Levels Ahead Of The New Season

26:29 The Value Of A Full Pre-Season

28:48 What Does Success Look Like For Celtic in 2025/26?

36:32 Where Does Cameron Carter-Vickers Fit Next Season?

40:17 Will We See Any Unexpected Exits This Summer?

44:25 World Cup Celts - The Round-Up

49:27 Who Will Replace Steve Clarke As Celtic Manager?

55:44 Closing Comments - Celtic Exchange Weekly

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The summer transfer window is open, the rumour mill is in overdrive, and yet Celtic supporters are still waiting for some concrete signs of what the season ahead might look like.

While the focus is often on who could be arriving at Celtic Park, the reality is that interest in our biggest stars is never far away. Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels continue to attract attention, but following a series of impressive World Cup performances for Canada, could Alistair Johnston now be the next name attracting interest from further afield?

Elsewhere, we check in on all eight Celtic players currently representing their countries at the 2026 World Cup, assessing how they've fared so far and what lies ahead as the tournament begins to gather pace.

And for a bit of fun, we also put the panel to the test with a special Celtic At The World Cup quiz.

🎙️ Join Tino, Mif & Conor as they discuss all of that and much more in the latest edition of The Celtic Exchange Weekly.
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In this special Celtic Exchange interview, Tino is joined by Brian McLaughlin of Celtic Supporters Limited (CSL) to discuss the organisation's growing role within the Celtic support and their vision for the future of the club.

Founded in September of last year, CSL aims to bring together Celtic shareholders and supporters in an effort to improve transparency, accountability and long-term strategic planning at Celtic. In this conversation we discuss:

🍀 Why Celtic Supporters Limited was formed and what it hopes to achieve



📋 The findings of CSL's recent "Celtic Paradox" report, including concerns around strategy, recruitment, communication and governance

🏟️ How Celtic could maximise its potential through better use of resources, stadium development, commercial growth and academy planning

🔮 The long-term future of the club and the role supporters and shareholders could play in shaping it

Whether you agree with CSL's proposals or not, this is a fascinating discussion on the future direction of Celtic Football Club and the role supporters can play in influencing it.

🔗 Read 'The Celtic Paradox' on the CSL website here https://celticsupporters.net/the-celtic-paradox
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