Mark’s Substack

Celtic make intentions clear on right-back loan options after Alistair Johnston injury news

Mark Hendry — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:32:15 GMT

Celtic have put the feelers out for loan options to replace Alistair Johnston at right-back.

The Canadian, 27, was expected to be missing from action for a few weeks following his substitution at half-time of the Hoops' 5-1 mauling of Kilmarnock earlier this month.

Cathal McCarthy to join Kilmarnock on loan after Premiership interest in defender

Mark Hendry — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:25:49 GMT

Kilmarnock are on the verge of landing defender Cathal McCarthy on a season-long loan deal.

The highly-rated Hull City centre-half, 19, had a number of suitors lining up to take him away from the Tigers this campaign as he craves game time.

Exclusive: Paulo Bernardo future fee revealed after Celtic allow Gornik Zabrze loan with option

Mark Hendry — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:37:07 GMT

Celtic expect to recoup the fee they spent for Paulo Bernardo.

The Hoops allowed the Portuguese midfielder to leave the club on a season-long loan deal to Gornik Zabrze.

Exclusive! Celtic's Mika Baur stance revealed despite Paderborn fee reports

Mark Hendry — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:23:18 GMT

Celtic remain positive regarding a deal for Paderborn midfield ace Mika Baur.

The Hoops are hopeful of securing a £4million agreement for the German under-21s star who had an excellent Bundesliga 2. campaign last term.

Celtic make James Penrice enquiry as they hunt Kieran Tierney cover

Mark Hendry — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:10:55 GMT

Celtic have made an enquiry with AEK Athens regarding full-back James Penrice.

The defender has been linked with a move to rivals Rangers in recent times but it’s now the Hoops who have reached out to learn his availability.

Exclusive: Rangers look to do deal for Leicester City winger Stephy Mavididi; transfer fee revealed

Mark Hendry — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:01:15 GMT

Rangers are looking to do a deal for Leicester City winger Stephy Mavididi.

The Ibrox outfit have held talks with the Foxes as they look to secure the 28-year-old to help with their assault on the Scottish Premiership this season.

Exclusive! Two Scottish Premiership clubs keen on Hull City's Cathal McCarthy loan named

Mark Hendry — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:20:50 GMT

Aberdeen are interested in a loan switch for Hull City defender Cathal McCarthy.

The Dons are keen to add to their ranks this summer and see McCarthy as a strong option defensively.

The 19-year-old turned out for Hull City eight times last term as they won promotion to the Premier League but the Tigers are now open to allowing the Irishman to leave the club on loan.

Idjessi Metsoko Dundee United future fee revealed if Terrors wish to make deal permanent

Mark Hendry — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:29:56 GMT

Dundee United landed Idjessi Metsoko from Viktoria Plzen earlier this evening.

The move was confirmed by the Tannadice club after the striker penned a deal on a season-long loan from the Czech outfit.

There is an option to buy the player included in the agreement between both clubs should the Terrors wish to keep hold of the forward, 24, beyond next term.

And I understand the fee involved would be close to the highest amount the club have spent on a player throughout their history.

Celtic still in with Tjark Ernst transfer shot as Feyenoord 'bid' addressed

Mark Hendry — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:50:58 GMT

Celtic remain in the hunt for Hertha Berlin goalkeeper Tjark Ernst.

The Hoops are understood to be seriously interested in the 23-year-old and have made that clear to his club as well as his representation.

Exclusive! Motherwell interested in Austrian defender Martin Moormann to bolster backline

Mark Hendry — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:07:48 GMT

Motherwell are showing interest in central defender Martin Moormann.

The Austrian, 25, most recently played his football in his homeland with Blau-Weiss Linz but left upon the expiry of his contract at the end of last season.

Rangers target Luke Graham makes his choice

Mark Hendry — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:47:23 GMT

Luke Graham has agreed a move to join Stoke City.

The Dundee defender is poised to join the Potters following a tug of war for his signature this window.

Celtic transfer target Elijah Just’s agent responds after ‘hope he’s busy’ admission

Mark Hendry — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:47:49 GMT

Elijah Just’s agent has responded to the player’s admission that he “hopes he has been busy” in the background.

The Motherwell star has been playing with New Zealand at the World Cup and has shown up brilliantly with three goals in the same number of games.

Celtic see door left open for transfer target as loan club refuse to trigger clause

Mark Hendry — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:21:00 GMT

Celtic’s interest in Borussia Dortmund’s Cole Campbell could be pursued further this summer after one domino fell.

The Hoops have been linked with a possible swoop for the American winger, 20, following his loan spell with Hoffenheim which afforded him just 10 appearances in all competitions.

Elijah Just Celtic transfer competition as World Cup starring show opens doors

Mark Hendry — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:43:06 GMT

Elijah Just remains a Celtic transfer target this summer - but his starring show at the World Cup has thrown a spanner in the works.

The Motherwell star put on a clinic for New Zealand and bagged an impressive brace in their opening match, a 2-2 draw, against Iran on Tuesday.

Just was nominated for Scottish PFA Player of the Year following an incredible campaign for the Steelmen last term and Celts were keeping a close eye on the midfielder.

Exclusive: Hearts’ Jamestown Analytics trigger SPFL striker transfer interest with Aberdeen also keen

Mark Hendry — Sat, 09 May 2026 09:38:26 GMT

Mikael Mandron has interest from Hearts and Aberdeen ahead of the summer transfer window.

The St Mirren striker has 13 goals and eight assists this season in all competitions and shone in particular in his side’s run to the League Cup Final.

Exclusive: Fashion Sakala set to snub EFL transfer interest if issue can be hurdled

Mark Hendry — Sat, 02 May 2026 15:40:28 GMT

Fashion Sakala could be ready to snub a return to the UK to stay in Saudi this summer.

The 29-year-old has enjoyed three years in the Pro League with Al-Fayha with this season alone bringing 11 goals and five assists from 28 outings.

Exclusive: Martin Boyle targeted by Aberdeen

Mark Hendry — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:18:10 GMT

ABERDEEN are weighing up a stunning move for Martin Boyle.

Hibs boss David Gray confirmed back in March that the Australian international would leave the club at the end of the season.

The 32-year-old is out of contract in the summer and will be free to make a switch elsewhere.

Stoke City, Hull and Derby monitor ex-Premiership striker

Mark Hendry — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:30:49 GMT

Stoke City, Hull and Derby County are all monitoring former St Johnstone striker Adama Sidibeh.

The forward has enjoyed a decent start to his career down south with Stockport County having left McDiarmid Park back in January.

Exclusive: Agent of Motherwell star Elijah Just directly addresses Celtic transfer interest in client

Mark Hendry — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:11:22 GMT

The agent of Elijah Just has addressed Celtic’s transfer interest in the Motherwell star.

Celts are understood to be keen on the playmaker, 25, who has been one of the standouts for the Steelmen this season.

The Hoops are planning for the future with the summer window expected to be a massive overhaul for the club.

It’s not yet known who the next permanent manager will be at Parkhead but scouting staff have been doing their due diligence on potential signings already.

It was reported earlier this month that Just was on the Scottish champions’ shortlist regarding a possible swoop at the end of the season.

Now the player’s agent, Gustaf Grauers of Taldea Advisory Group, has broken his silence on his client and the speculation surrounding his future.

Exclusive! Forgotten ex-Celtic defender poised for USA move after year on injury list

Mark Hendry — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:27:14 GMT

Former Celtic and Manchester United defender Tyler Blackett is closing in on a move to the US.

The defender has been out of action for more than a year with a serious hamstring injury which has blighted his recent spell with Rotherham.