Celtic have signed forward Junior Adamu, winger Joel Mwuka and defender Benjamin Arthur on loan on Deadline Day.
Austria international Adamu was the first to arrive on deadline day, arriving from Bundesliga side SC Freiburg, with the option to make the move permanent in the summer.
He began his senior career with Liefering in Austria, before moving to RB Salzburg, St. Gallen and Freiburg, where he scored seven goals in 67 games in all competitions.
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The 24-year-old, who has played nine times against Austria but is yet to score for his country, said Celtic TV: “I’m very excited to be here and I can’t wait to start. I want to do my best for this club and try to win the title, also the cup, and score a lot of goals and help the team, and I also want to improve as a player.
“I talked to the manager and he gave me good motivation, I trust him, he gave me that confidence, he told me what the system is like and I feel that the relationship is really strong.
I am dangerous in the penalty area and hungry for goals. That’s what the manager sees in me and I want to show that on the field.
Arthur ‘honoured’ by ‘exciting move’
Benjamin Arthur has joined Celtic on loan from Brentford
Celtic then confirmed the arrival Benjamin Arthur on loan from Brentford until the end of the season.
The 20-year-old centre-back made his debut for the Premier League first team earlier this season, playing his part in the League Cup third round victory over Aston Villa.
Arthur, who played for England at youth level, added: “I’m really honored and happy to be joining Celtic. It’s one of the biggest clubs in the world so it’s a really exciting move for me.”
“I know we have a quality squad with guys who have won so much already, and I can’t wait to join them and hopefully play my part in bringing more success to the club and our fans.”
“There are many challenges ahead and I am ready for them and ready to do everything I can to help the club achieve everything it can.”
Mvuka joins despite a medical problem
Winger Joel Mvuka played against Celtic when he was in Bodø/Glimt in 2022
Celtic also added a winger Joel Wake up to the loan agreement from Lorient.
The Norwegian – who arrives at the end of the season – became the club’s fifth and final arrival during the January transfer window.
There is an option to buy the 22-year-old, who was set to join on a permanent deal before problems with his doctor put the move in doubt.
Mvuka said Celtic TV: “It feels really good to finally be here. The thing that comes to mind when I played at Celtic Park was before the game when the fans were singing You’ll Never Walk Alone, and I thought ‘Wow!’
“I was Sebastian Tunecti’s teammate at Bodo/Glimt and I know him very well, so I can’t wait to finally see him again.”
“I’m a quick winger, I can play left or right, and I’m good on the ball, and I can’t wait to get started.”
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Celtic is also interested in former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
There is no rush to make any deal since he is a free agent.
Oxlade-Chamberlain is currently training with Arsenal and Mikel Arteta has refused to rule out signing him.
With Arsenal’s injury list growing, Oklade-Chamberlain’s experience could be a welcome addition
Celtic rejected a third offer for Engels
Forest wanted Arne Engels from Celtic
Meanwhile, Celtic have rejected a third bid from Nottingham Forest for the midfielder Arne Engels worth up to £25 million.
The Premier League club wanted to pay a guaranteed fee of £20m for Engels with £5m in add-ons.
Celtic considered a bid for the club record signing, but ultimately rejected the offer. They had previously rejected Forest’s first two bids for the 22-year-old, with a previous bid of £17.3m.
Celtic had no plans to sell Engel this term and on Sunday boss Martin O’Neill said he hoped the club would reject any offer.
Engels signed from Augsburg for £11m in August 2024 and has two-and-a-half years left on his Celtic contract.
There were three departures from Celtic Park on Deadline Day Stephen Welsh returned to Motherwell on loan, goalkeeper Tobi Oluwayemi moved to Leyton Orient on a permanent deal and Johnny Kenny signed for Bolton Wanderers on loan until the end of the season.