Here’s a bold statement: Kieran Tierney is not holding back when it comes to Celtic’s transfer strategy, and his latest plea to the board could shake things up just in time for the deadline. But here’s where it gets controversial—while the left-back is pushing for major signings to bolster the squad, the clock is ticking, and the club’s current moves might not be enough to satisfy his ambitions.
As of 22:30 on January 31, 2026, Tierney has openly urged the Celtic board to support Martin O’Neill’s quest for silverware by securing a couple of high-profile signings before the transfer window slams shut. The pressure is on, especially with only two loan signings—Tomas Cvancara and Julian Araujo—confirmed so far this month. And this is the part most people miss—while Celtic is closing in on targets like Frosinone’s £6m-rated winger Fares Ghedjemis and Dunajska Streda’s forward Damir Redzic, no deals have been finalized. However, talks for the Hungarian wide man have intensified, and reports from Germany suggest the Hoops are eyeing Freiburg’s Junior Adamu.
Time is of the essence, and Celtic fans could be in for a dramatic finale to the transfer window. Tierney, for his part, believes the momentum is building under O’Neill, with the team still competing in three major competitions—both domestically and in Europe. Thursday’s win over Utrecht secured another round of European action against Stuttgart, while the Premiership title and Scottish Cup remain within reach.
The former Arsenal star knows all too well that strengthening the injury-plagued squad is critical for a strong season finish. In his own words, ‘The goal for every club in a transfer window is to strengthen their squad, and that’s especially true for us with so much at stake in the second half of the season.’ He acknowledges the positive impact of recent signings but emphasizes the need for more: ‘Hopefully, we can get a couple more and then we can kick on again.’
When asked about his confidence in Celtic’s readiness for a title push and European ties by Monday’s deadline, Tierney cautiously replied, ‘Hopefully, aye. You can feel our momentum growing with the performances and goals we’ve been delivering. Now we just need to keep that going.’
Here’s the controversial question: Is Tierney’s push for more signings justified, or is he putting too much pressure on the board? With the window closing fast, will Celtic rise to the occasion, or will they fall short of his expectations? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—this debate is far from over.
