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Winger Luis Palma has joined Polish champions Lech Poznan on a season-long loan from Celtic.

Honduras international Palma, 25, joined the Scottish champions on a five-year deal in 2023 but made just 12 appearances for Brendan Rodgers' side in the first of last season before spending the rest of it on loan at Olympiacos.

He struggled for game time given the form of Nicolas Kuhn, who has since departed for Como, and was pushed further down the pecking order by the return of Jota - who took the number seven jersey when his move to Greece was confirmed.

Poznan won their ninth Ekstraklasa title last season and have the first leg of their Champions League second qualifying round tie against Breiðablik tomorrow (Tuesday, 22 July).

"I'm very happy to be here because Lech is a great club," Palma told the club's website.

"I really want to work hard and give my best. Above all, I'm here because of the goals and challenges my new club sets for itself - I want to help achieve them.

"Of course, I came to share the experience I have from playing at Champions League level. I'm hoping for a successful campaign.

"I don't know Poland, but I really like the city."

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Saturday's comfortable victory over Premier League giants Newcastle United means Celtic "back ourselves even more" insists defender Auston Trusty.

Brendan Rodgers' side fired four by Newcastle at Celtic Park in their latest pre-season friendly and USA international Trusty believes such a statement victory will help his new team-mates understand the club's mentality.

"I think it's actually more important for the guys coming in to see what we're about," Trusty told club media.

"A lot of times outside, looking at a team like Newcastle, you can picture it any kind of way you want, but for the guys coming in to see and for us to show them that we back ourselves against any team in the world, any top team in the world, it hopefully gives them a lot of confidence and shows where we are at mentally."

Trusty helped the Scottish champions keep a clean sheet and admitted he was "impressed" by his side's performance.

"It was good, obviously a good team and collective effort," he added.

"I think 4-0 against a good side like this, I'm pretty impressed. It also shows where we are as a team right now and also the mentality we have.

"It took us a little bit to get into the game and find the rhythm and figure out what they were doing, but once we figured it out, we had a lot of success and we propelled on from there."

Marco Tilio to Rapid Vienna from Celtic is a done deal, with a loan fee of £350,000 and an obligation to buy of £1.3m being triggered for the 23-year-old winger, who spent last season on loan to Melbourne City, after 20 competitive starts. (Sky Sports), external

Celtic winger Luis Palma has been seen arriving in Poland after the 25-year-old Honduras international agreed a season-long loan deal to join Lech Poznan despite interest from the Championship, Turkish Super League and Major League Soccer. (Glasgow Times), external

Luis Palma insists it was his decision to quit Celtic to join Polish club Lech Poznan and he could even be handed his debut in their Champions League qualifier against Iceland's Breidablik on Tuesday. (Scottish Sun), external

Royal Antwerp head coach Stef Wils admits it is "possible" that 24-year-old winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha will leave the club soon amid interest from Celtic. (Daily Record), external

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Manager Brendan Rodgers is still keen to add more attacking firepower to his Celtic squad after the signing of Japan striker Shin Yamada.

Speaking following his side's impressive four-goal pre-season win over Newcastle, the Parkhead boss said: "I think it's bringing goals to the squad. Especially when you score four goals, it seems like you're okay.

"But we lost an important player in Kyogo [Furuhashi] in January. He brought us a lot of goals. We lost Nicolas Kuhn. He brought us a lot of goals. Matt O'Riley even last summer.

"So even though we scored a lot of goals last season, we still want more. And our ambition is to have more. So I think all across the front areas, we have to be active in order to give us that depth we need."

Yamada has arrived from Kawasaki Frontale, where he scored 32 goals in 121 appearances, on a four-year contract.

The 25-year-old recently won his first international cap and joins compatriots Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda and Inamura at Celtic Park.

On his arrival, Rodgers said: "His profile suits how we play. He's one of the quickest players from the Japanese league. He's deemed quicker than Daizen [Maeda] and Kyogo in terms of statistics.

"And that's how we play. We have speed on the top line. He'll give us that depth as well."

Celtic have Champions League play-offs to navigate in the second half of August, but Rodgers is prepared to be patient for further signings.

"Any coach would love to have them in on the first day of pre-season," he said.

"But as long as they're here by the end of August, and obviously in some areas we would like them sooner, we'll be able to see the squad we have and take it from there."

Celtic swept Newcastle aside thanks to an Arne Engels penalty, Johnny Kenny's easy finish after a mistake from goalkeeper Nick Pope, a goal from Yang Hyun-jun on the counter-attack, and Liam Scales' header.

Rodgers, whose side beat Sporting Lisbon 2-0 in midweek, added: "It was an excellent exercise. We had a really tough 10 days over in Portugal and played a really good game on Wednesday night.

"So, just a continuation. The guys are looking strong, getting better. And, obviously, our tactical idea against a top team, you're looking to play with that authority and creativity. And it was really good."

Celtic and Honduras winger Luis Palma will arrive in Poland today to complete a loan move to Legia Warsaw. (Tomasz Wlodarczyk on X), external

Rapid Vienna are keen on Celtic winger Marco Tilio, who has spent the past 18 months on loan at Melbourne City. (Daily Record), external

Despite no progress in Celtic negotiating a new contract with forward Daizen Maeda, manager Brendan Rodgers is confident it will not affect the Japan forward's season. (Scottish Sun), external

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Brentford are interested in Celtic forward Daizen Maeda, 27, given Yoane Wissa has been linked with Newcastle United and Tottenham. (Teamtalk), external

Cluj owner Nelutu Varga claims an unnamed French club is most serious about signing Romania forward Louis Munteanu amid links to Celtic. (Fanatik, external - in Romanian)

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Kieran Tierney wants to be a leader and help Celtic "maintain our place at the top" on his return to his boyhood team.

Scotland international Tierney rejoined the Scottish champions this summer after leaving for Arsenal six years ago.

The left-back, 28, says a homecoming was always on the cards and he is now ready to take on a more "experienced role" at the club.

"I've grown up as a player and matured as a person as well, so there will be changes," Tierney said.

"My personal and collective target is just the same. It's just to keep Celtic as successful as possible and maintain our place at the top. I think that's the objective.

"I'll probably take on more of an experienced player role now to when I left. I was 21, 22 and now I've come back 28 years old with a lot more experience than I had.

"There's the younger boys in the team that I can help along the way if I can."

Tierney is itching to get back in action with Celtic and insists he will enjoy every moment as the club eye a fifth consecutive Scottish title and Champions League progress.

"I won't be the only one who says that when you're away from it," added Tierney.

"You miss the people in the club, the fans, the atmosphere and just everything about the club.

"You do miss it. But now I'm back here and I want to enjoy every single moment again and make the most of it."

Cluj have rejected a £6.9m bid from Celtic for striker Louis Munteanu, with the Romanian club saying they want double that for the 23-year-old who is also of interest to Lille and Nice. (Iamsport, external - in Romanian)

Celtic are interested in signing 22-year-old Ivorian striker Richard Kone from Wycombe Wanderers as a potential replacement for Daizen Maeda, but the English club could demand £7m, a figure the Scottish champions are hesitant to meet unless the Japan forward's transfer generates substantial funds. (TeamTalk), external

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has told midfielder Kwon Hyeok-kyu he is free to find a new club, admitted that Luis Palma is likely to leave on another loan, while there has been interest in fellow winger Yang Hyun-jun. (The National), external

Out-of-favour Celtic winger Luis Palma is set to join Polish club Lech Poznan on loan after the 25-year-old turned down offers from the Championship, Turkey and Major League Soccer. (Football Insider), external

Lech Poznan hope to negotiate an option to buy Luis Palma next summer with Celtic amid talks over a loan deal for the Honduras winger. (Anthony Joseph on X), external

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Benjamin Nygren believes Celtic could have scored more goals in their pre-season victory over Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday.

Goals from Reo Hatate and Luke McCowan secured a 2-0 victory for the Scottish champions.

Nygren - who signed from Nordsjaelland last month - started in midfield and was impressed at the performance level.

"It was a very good game," Nygren said. "We were very good on the ball and could have scored more goals.

"It shows our abilities and how good we are. They made some good blocks also, but we scored two good goals."

The Sweden international also credited the playing squad and coaching staff for helping him adapt to life as a Celtic player smoothly.

"The group and coaching staff are both amazing, so it's been easy to settle in. I've enjoyed it."

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Brendan Rodgers hailed the performance levels shown by his Celtic side in their pre-season victory over Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday and believes the Scottish champions are progressing nicely.

Goals from Reo Hatate and Luke McCowan earned a 2-0 win at the Estadio Algarve.

Rodgers' side now return to Glasgow as they prepare for their league opener against St Mirren on 3 August.

"Performance wise it was outstanding," Rodgers said. "We made another step in our fitness and tactical idea with some of the players coming in.

"Overall it was a very, very good performance against a very good team. Tactically we were excellent with our pressure and pressing and some of our football was outstanding.

"We maybe lacked a little bit in the final third at times just to finish off some great moves but other than that it was a very, very good workout for us."

Kawasaki Frontale have announced that Shin Yamada leaving, with the Japan striker set to join Celtic in a deal worth around £1.5m. (Anthony Joseph on X), external

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers confirmed Yamada will undergo a medical, but says he wants further additions in forward areas. (Daily Record), external

"Something could happen, we have plenty of time," says Celtic-linked left-back Keita Kosugi, with the 19-year-old, currently playing for Djurgarden in Sweden. (Fotbollsthlm via Glasgow Times, external)

Melbourne City do not expected Celtic winger Marco Tilio to return after 18 months on loan, with the 23-year-old in pre-season with the Scottish champions and keen to stay in Europe, according to City boss Aurelio Vidmar. (News Line via Daily Record, external)

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Celtic finished their training camp in Portugal with a 2-0 win over Sporting Lisbon.

Reo Hatate and substitute Luke McCowan got on the scoresheet for Brendan Rodgers' side, who dominated possession in a polished display.

Dane Murray lined up in central defence, while there were also starts for summer signings Kieran Tierney and Benjamin Nygren.

Johnny Kenny replaced Adam Idah up front at half-time and he earned Celtic a 47th-minute penalty when he beat a defender to James Forrest's cross. Hatate converted from the spot.

Kenny was also involved in the second goal as his run and through ball set up McCowan, who found the bottom corner.

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Shin Yamada will depart Kawasaki Frontale, the club have confirmed as the forward is linked with Celtic.

The Japan international, 25, is moving "overseas", the J-League club said in a statement.

"We would like to inform you that Shin Yamada will be leaving the team at the end of today's (16 July) activity in order to complete the necessary procedures to enable him to transfer to a club overseas," said Kawasaki Frontale.

"We will notify you further regarding future plans as soon as they are officially decided.

"In addition, after the Emperor's Cup third-round match against SC Sagamihara, which is being held today (16 July), Shin Yamada will give a speech to the supporters."

Yamada has scored 37 goals in 123 club appearances and made his senior international debut earlier this month against South Korea.

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An "emotional" Brendan Rodgers admitted he was "lost for words" after visiting the scene of Celtic's greatest triumph.

The Celtic manager took his players and staff to the Estadio Nacional in Lisbon, where they became the first British club to lift the European Cup following a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan in 1967.

Celtic are in the Portuguese capital to take on Sporting in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday and their training camp is across the road from the place where the Lisbon Lions earned their name.

"There are very few times where I'd be lost for words," Rodgers told Celtic TV.

"When you grow up as a Celtic supporter, you know all the stories, you know Bertie (Auld) singing in the tunnel and the support that came here.

"But just to actually walk the journey and relive some of those memories, and just coming out of the tunnel was very emotional.

"Then we make our way up to here where big Billy (McNeill) lifted the trophy, knowing the thousands of Celtic supporters were down there watching.

"So it's a feeling and being brought up with the stories and understanding that night changed the whole direction of the club, and to be stood here as a Celtic manager for my first time here, it's really special and really emotional."

Celtic captain Callum McGregor was also touched by the experience, adding: "So, so lucky to even be here, to represent this club and to be at a stadium that is so iconic in our history.

"And to stand where Billy stood just brings into focus, one, how amazing an achievement it was and, two, just trying to get a sense of what it would have felt like to look out and just see a sea of green and white Celtic supporters.

"I'm so, so, so lucky to be a part of this club and on days like this you feel the enormity of it and very, very lucky and blessed."

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Celtic have been in contact with Odsonne Edouard's agents as they explore a return for the striker who left for Crystal Palace in 2021 in a £15m deal and could be available for a similar fee as the Eagles look to offload the 25-year-old. (TeamTalk), external

And Celtic are exploring the conditions of a deal for 21-year-old Cercle Brugge left-back Nazinho, although the Scottish champions have yet to make an official offer. (Anthony Joseph on X), external

Meanwhile, Celtic are in talks with another Scottish Championship club about a co-operation agreement after discussions with Queen's Park stalled. (Sun), external

Ayr United are set for a co-operation agreement with Celtic. (Record), external

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The return of "really high-level" Kieran Tierney has been a "seamless transition" for the Celtic defender, says captain Callum McGregor.

The left-back re-signed with his boyhood club this summer after ending a six-year stay at Arsenal, and McGregor says "it's like he's never been away".

The former Scotland midfielder also stressed the importance of Tierney's "understanding of what you need to be a successful Celtic player".

Speaking to Celtic TV from the Parkhead side's Lisbon-based training camp, McGregor added: "It's brilliant to see him back. He's a top player, everyone knows what you're going to get from him.

"He's a really high-level, quality player who knows the club inside and out and that's so important as well.

"When you're in the middle of the season and you've got to dig deep, he has that understanding of what you need to be a successful Celtic player.

"To add that back in to the group and with even more experience from what he's learned in his time away, it's brilliant.

"The transition has been seamless for him so I'm delighted he's back."

Crystal Palace have put Odsonne Édouard on the market this summer and Celtic are monitoring the situation closely, with manager Brendan Rodgers considering a return for the 27-year-old striker. (Sebastien Vidal on X), external

Norwich City are not currently pursuing a deal for Celtic winger Yang Hyun-Jun, despite having scouted the 23-year-old and a report suggesting the Championship club were interested in the South Korea International. (Pink Un), external

Celtic are one of several options for Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia, but the Scottish champions would only be able to afford a loan deal if his parent club paid part of his wages, while competing with the returned Kieran Tierney could make the move less attractive to the 25-year-old. (Football Insider), external

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