ONeill says Duran set to become Celtics first summer signing
Martin ONeill has revealed that Colombian forward Camilo Duran is about to become Celtics first new signing of the summer.
Your Site News understands the Hoops have agreed a deal worth around 6m for the Qarabag attacker.
It is understood the Scottish champions will pay an initial fee of 3m, with just under 3m in add-ons.
I think at this minute Duran will be coming in, manager ONeill confirmed in a club interview ahead of Celtics first pre-season friendly against Shelbourne in Dublin on Tuesday evening.
Hes doing a medical, I think, just as we speak. If hes not doing it tonight, hell be doing it tomorrow morning, and hopefully hell join us in Portugal (for the upcoming training camp).
ONeill is anticipating his sides transfer business to accelerate in the coming weeks.
We have a number of players that were looking at, he said. Weve had a number of offers in for players as well too at the same time.
And Im hoping in the not-too-distant future, and I mean maybe in the next couple of weeks, that we will have some really decent players at the football club to add to the very decent players we have at the football club.
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Preston sign Devine from Spurs in club-record deal
Alfie Devine has joined Preston from Tottenham in a club-record deal for the Championship side worth up to 6m.
The midfielder spent last season on loan at Deepdale, and Preston have activated their option to sign him permanently.
Preston say the fee is almost three times their previous record transfer.
Devine, who has signed a five-year contract, said: From the end of last season going into the summer, it was always a priority in terms of where I wanted to be. It took its time, but I'm delighted it's gone through."
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Ex-Leeds goalkeeper Meslier set to join Arsenal on free transfer
Latest from Your Site News' Sam Blitz:
Illan Meslier is set to join Arsenal on a free transfer after being released by Leeds United last week.
The Frenchman is expected to go in as third-choice 'keeper at Arsenal, which would allow 20-year-old Tommy Setford to go out on loan.
As it stands, Kepa Arrizabalaga will remain as back-up to David Raya.
There is believed to be some uncertainty around Kepa's future this summer.
Your Site News understands the Spaniard would be open to becoming a No 1 if the right club came in for him. As things stand, nothing has developed.
Kepa is in no rush to leave, but if something suitable comes along that works professionally for him and personally for his family, he may consider it.
Dong joins Bolton on loan
Bolton have signed 21-year-old French winger Kyliane Dong on loan from Augsburg with a view to a permanent deal in 12 months' time.
Dong, a former France youth international, joins the Championship after having scored six goals and assisting three on loan at Ligue 2 side Pau FC last season.
Brentford sign Anthony
Brentford have completed the signing of Jaidon Anthony from Burnley.
The deal is understood to be worth up to 17m including add-ons.
The winger has signed a four-year deal which includes the option for a further 12 months.
Bournemouth hold a 15 per cent sell-on that was negotiated when Anthony joined Burnley in May 2025.
Brighton sign Peskett from WSL2 side Ipswich
Brighton have completed the signing of Sophie Peskett from Ipswich.
The 23-year-old winger joins the Women's Super League side after a seven-year spell at Ipswich.
Peskett scored five goals and five assists in 21 league appearances during the 2025/26 season as Ipswich avoided relegation.
Womens first team head coach Dario Vidosic said, Sophie is a good attacking outlet - she got a decent return of goals and assists last season in WSL2.
We believe she can make the step up to the WSL and were excited to give her the platform to test herself at the highest level.
Celtic strike deal with Qarabag for Duran
Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph:
Celtic have agreed a deal worth around 6m for Qarabag forward Camilo Duran.
It is understood the Scottish champions will pay an initial fee of 3m, with just under 3m in add-ons.
The 24-year-old is due to arrive in the UK this week to undergo a medical and finalise the paperwork on his contract.
Last season, Duran scored 15 goals for Qarabag, including five in the Champions League. He also provided 10 assists across all competitions.
Carrick: Man Utd are moving in the right direction and are ready to kick on
Michael Carrick says he is confident Manchester United are moving in the right direction as he prepares for his first full season in charge.
In a column for the club's official yearbook, Carrick wrote: We know that we need to keep improving.
"We have a huge responsibility here to win and play exciting football. That never changes, and we should always be striving to compete for the biggest trophies. There are steps to take but we are in a good place to take them.
Weve got a fantastic group of players, and we believe they have the required standards of talent, commitment and determination to be successful here. They love being at the club, and we can see how badly they want it; that gives us the confidence to know were really building something and moving in the right direction.
We know weve got what it takes to beat the best teams in this league. Now its about doing that over a full Premier League campaign, while also fighting for every trophy available to us.
I cannot wait to lead the group forward next season and for those special European nights to return to Old Trafford. We are ready to kick on and give you more of the great moments that United are all about.
