Paradise Briefing

Archive — Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Van den Berg and Sørensen are in advanced stages of their Celtic moves after completing medicals, with official announcements expected imminently before the September 3rd transfer deadline. Sam Johnstone has agreed a loan deal with Wolves and is travelling to Glasgow for his medical.

Match news

Aberdeen visit Celtic Park tomorrow

Celtic host Aberdeen at Celtic Park on Wednesday, September 2 at 19:45 UTC in the Scottish Premiership. The match will be available on CelticPlayer. This comes as Celtic sit top of the table with Aberdeen in mid-table.

Source: ESPN

Transfers & rumours

Van den Berg and Sorensen medicals complete

Both Joël van den Berg (PSV, £3.4m, 19) and Oliver Sørensen (Parma, season-long loan with option) have successfully completed their medicals in Glasgow. The pair are in final stages of completing their moves, with official announcements expected within 24 hours.

Source: Sky Sports

Sam Johnstone deal agreed

Celtic have agreed a season-long loan deal with Wolves for goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. The 33-year-old England international is now travelling to Glasgow to complete his medical. The move will provide competition for first-choice keeper Viljami Sinisalo.

Source: 67 Hail Hail

Gineitis deal unlikely over price

Celtic are unlikely to sign Gvidas Gineitis from Torino this summer. The Serie A club is holding out for around £10 million for the 22-year-old Lithuanian midfielder, a fee Celtic are unwilling to match.

Source: FootballTransfers

Final deadline Thursday 5pm

The Scottish transfer window closes on Thursday, September 3 at 17:00 BST (16:00 UTC). Celtic are expected to complete multiple signings in the final 48 hours, with Van den Berg, Sørensen, and Johnstone all in advanced stages.

Source: The Scotsman

Club news

Deadline day push underway

With less than 48 hours until the transfer window closes, Celtic are in overdrive to complete three or more signings. Manager Martin O'Neill has targeted reinforcements in midfield and goalkeeper, with multiple deals at different stages.

Source: Read Celtic

From the fan channels

Late window enthusiasm building

Fan channels are reporting growing optimism around Celtic's deadline day activity. The Van den Berg, Sørensen, and Johnstone moves have been well-received by supporters, with many backing the club's recruitment strategy.

Source: Celtic Quick News

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Who's out

League table

Updated 2026-09-01 11:08 UTC

#TeamPGDPts
1Celtic369
2St Mirren337
3Hearts346
4Dundee426
5Hibernian316
6Motherwell315
7Rangers304
8Dundee Utd4-24
9St Johnstone3-13
10Aberdeen3-23
11Falkirk3-31
12Kilmarnock3-90