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Liverpool have signed teenage defender Harvey Owen from Wolves, with the youngster confirming his move to the Reds on social media.

Who have Liverpool signed?

The Reds have been fairly busy so far this summer as Jurgen Klopp looks to bolster his senior side. Midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have already made the move to Merseyside from Brighton and RB Leipzig respectively, with Southampton’s Romeo Lavia looking like the next key target in midfield.

However, the club have also been adding to their academy ranks, and after a deal worth up to £800,000 was first rumoured about Owen back in May, it appears as if that has gone through.

This is Anfield shared a story in the last 48 hours regarding Liverpool and Owen. They relayed a post from the teenager’s Instagram, who confirmed he has signed for the Reds.

“Very happy to sign for Liverpool, can’t wait to get started.

“Thank you to everybody who has helped me to get where I am today and just wanna say big thank you to Wolves who have supported me throughout my career.”

Who is Harvey Owen?

Owen is a right-footed defender and is just 14 years of age, but it looks as if the Reds see plenty of promise to bring him to the club so early in his career.

He was previously praised by Wolves academy coach Wes Hughes, who believes the teenager can “can surprise a few” in the future, while also sharing an interaction between Owen and former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, who believes the youngster will “be a really good player in the future”.

"Harvey was introduced to the group last year as a 13-year-old playing in the under-15s youth cup. The boys went on and did quite well in the competition and got to the semi-final – Harvey was a part of that journey and the boys really took to him as a younger player.

"He's a right-footed player who likes to play on the left side at the back – whether that's in a back three or a back four. He's come on leaps and bounds in terms of his football. We truly believe if he can overcome some difficulties and embrace some of the adversity, he can surprise a few.

"We recently played at Tottenham and he had a nice pat on the back from an ex-player in Yaya Toure. He personally went up to Harvey and said that he had a lot of potential and would be a really good player in the future, so I think he'll be really proud of that."

The Reds have lost a number of players from their academy ranks this summer with TIF citing six who have been released and four sold, so it is good to see that Owen has made the move to Merseyside from the Midlands, showing that the club are still looking to sign some exciting talents.

You’d expect he may go into Liverpool’s U16s to start with, but who knows, should he continue to develop and impress over the coming years, he could be a first-team defender in the making.

Arsenal are in talks to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya and sell USA international shot-stopper Matt Turner to Nottingham Forest, according to reports.

Who will Arsenal sign?

Mikel Arteta has been seriously backed in this summer transfer window, with Arsenal spending over £200 million on three major signings so far.

The big one is England international star Declan Rice, who swapped West Ham for the Emirates Stadium in a deal worth a club-record £105 million (including £5 million in add-ons).

He joins both winger Kai Havertz, who signed for £65m from Chelsea, and versatile Netherlands international defender Jurrien Timber following his £38m Ajax transfer.

Despite their huge outlay, reports have suggested that the possibility of further signings is very likely, and it is believed sporting director Edu is looking firm up Arsenal's goalkeeping options.

Reliable media sources, like transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, have claimed that Brenford's Raya has already reached an agreement with Arsenal on personal terms.

Fellow reporter Pete O'Rourke, writing for Football Insider, echoes Romano's point that the Gunners are in talks to sign the Spaniard.

However, it appears Arsenal are plotting a one in, one out double transfer, as they're also in simultaneous negotiations to offload Turner to Nottingham Forest.

"Arsenal are in talks to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya and sell backup shot-stopper Matt Turner to Nottingham Forest," wrote O'Rourke.

"It is believed the framework of each deal is close to being agreed."

The report adds that Brentford have placed a £40 million price tag on Raya's head, while Turner comes as a Forest alternative target to Dean Henderson.

Despite being the USA's number one, Turner has been exclusively used as a backup option to Ramsdale, meaning Arsenal are happy to let him depart for the City Ground.

What's been said about David Raya?

Brentford boss Thomas Frank, commenting on Raya's first ever Spain call up last year, revered his keeper's "very aggressive" style of play and mentality.

"I think that mentality we all know, or mental state in the game, the mindset is so important," said Frank.

"So that's one thing you know you're only building stronger with your setbacks. You can't have a strong mentality if you don't have any setbacks.

"He's been on the radar from the Federation of Spain, I'm pleased to see him there. I think it shows definitely a lot of credit to him because there's a lot of good goalkeepers for Spain."

According to WhoScored, the "exceptional" Raya stood out as one of Brentford's best-performing players per 90, all while playing more league minutes than any other Bees player.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was also full of praise for the keeper's distribution in late 2021, coming after Raya wreaked havoc with some of his balls in behind the Reds.

“The goalkeeper could have the shirt with No 10,” the Liverpool manager said.

“He played a few incredible balls but it was the right thing to do against us today.”

Glasgow Rangers have enjoyed their busiest transfer window in years, with Michael Beale adding no fewer than nine fresh faces to a squad which badly needed to be rejuvenated.

The Gers kick off their 2023/24 Premiership campaign this afternoon against Kilmarnock and although it could take a while for all the new arrivals to gel, the squad looks in wonderful shape.

The Light Blues have missed out on a few players who were previously linked with the club during the start of the transfer window however, with Jonathan Panzo being a target who won’t be arriving in Glasgow this summer.

Did Rangers miss out on Jonathan Panzo?

Beale first became interested in the Nottingham Forest defender way back in March, with The Daily Record reporting that the Gers had scouted the player during his loan spell with Coventry City.

The club still appeared to be interested up until the middle of July, yet it was going to cost Rangers around £2.5m in order to lure him North of the border.

Read the latest Rangers transfer news HERE…

Journalist Darren Witcoop provided a recent update on the Panzo situation, tweeting:

“Jonathan Panzo expected to leave Nottingham Forest with a loan move to Glasgow Rangers appearing to have collapsed. Interest in Europe but the defender also high up on the list for Cardiff, West Brom, Coventry in the Championship.”

Beale might well need to delve back into the market and look for another defender amid this news, or could he perhaps give a chance to a youngster from the B team instead? As Johnly Yfeko managed to gain some minutes during pre-season.

Who is Johnly Yfeko?

The youngster joined Rangers in January 2022 and signed a new two-year contract after only a few months at Ibrox, clearly suggesting he had massive potential.

The defender made 14 appearances for the B side last season, while even making the senior matchday squad on three occasions during the campaign.

Although mainly a left-back, he is more than adequate at centre-back, and this versatility could be a major bonus to Beale ahead of the new season, showing shades of former Gers starlet Calvin Bassey, who moved from the left side of the defence to centre-back during his second season at Ibrox, before earning a big money move to Ajax.

It may be premature to be discussing the youngster as a viable option in the starting XI, yet Beale gave him some minutes during pre-season, and he was impressed with the 20-year-old, saying:

“Big Johnly Yfeko again is becoming the big surprise of pre-season, making everybody smile.”

High praise indeed from the manager and the onus is now on the player to use this as a confidence booster ahead of the new season.

The 6 foot 3 sensation is still raw and inexperienced, yet having secured minutes during all four of the summer friendlies certainly suggests that Beale has big plans for the youngster.

With a hectic schedule between now and Christmas a certainty due to European commitments, the squad will need to be rotated often and this could mean Yfeko will earn a few cameos further down the line.

Missing out on Panzo is a blow for the club, but in Yfeko, the Gers have a potential alternative.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked to West Ham United striker Michail Antonio, amid the club’s summer struggles.

With the Midlands outfit fighting significant financial restraints alongside battling ongoing speculation over Julen Lopetegui’s future, making signings has not been an option so far.

The Old Gold revealed their Financial Fair Play (FFP) issues prior to the opening of the transfer window, with such constraints leaving the Spaniard “worried” over the size of his squad.

While a host of players have left Molineux, the search continues for reinforcements to bolster the side in any way before the commencement of the 2023/24 Premier League campaign.

Could Wolves sign Michail Antonio?

As reported yesterday by TEAMtalk, Wolves are interested in West Ham talisman Antonio, who is ‘open to offers’ should the Hammers sign a new forward.

The £69k-per-week ace was said to be wanted by Lopetegui back in the January window, where talkSPORT identified him as a target for Wolves.

Rumours have resurfaced in the light of the strike situation of both clubs, leaving a potentially exciting opening for the Old Gold, who are in desperate need of a forward this summer.

Would Michail Antonio be a good fit for Wolves?

While the list of things needed at Molineux ahead of the new season is extensive, the need for a goalscorer is near the summit.

Ending last term on just 31 goals from 38 games, Lopetegui must get his side firing again, which he could do so in integrating a proven Premier League goal threat in Antonio.

Once lauded as being “absolute fire” by Manchester United legend and pundit Rio Ferdinand on his Vibe with Five podcast [1:05:00], the Jamaican international has been a reliable source for goals at the London Stadium over the years.

The 33-year-old has plenty of experience in scoring in the top-flight, netting 61 Premier League goals so far in his career, scoring 10 in three consecutive seasons from 2019/20 to 2021/22.

Despite theoretically nearing the latter stages of his career, Antonio could be the perfect swoop for Lopetegui to target this summer, particularly after the sale of Raul Jimenez.

The Mexican ended his five-year association with Wolves by joining Fulham, leaving a positive legacy at Molineux due to his contribution to the club’s success following their promotion from the Championship.

Prior to his life-threatening injury, the 32-year-old marksman was the called-upon outlet for goals in the side, and despite not reaching such form since, his presence must be replaced in the squad.

Antonio’s expertise in the Premier League, as well as his natural ability to score goals should come under recognition for Wolves, who need to get the goals flowing again, no matter the method.

Although capturing the signing of £44m striker Matheus Cunha, the Brazilian is still adapting to the league, scoring only two goals since his initial arrival on loan in January.

Introducing a forward with significant knowledge of the English game could not only fill the void left by Jimenez, but could encourage the 24-year-old to hit form at Molineux with his trusted presence and final third ability.

Wolves must act fast in scrambling towards making some signings this window should their finances allow, in what could be a testing season ahead for the Midlands club.

Chelsea are set to continue their spending spree this summer, with the deal for an "enormous talent" looking more and more like a formality, per transfers expert Fabrizio Romano.

Chelsea news – what is the latest?

Mauricio Pochettino's side have been on a serious buying spree in recent weeks after starting the summer with a firesale of first-team players the club deemed surplus to requirements.

And despite just smashing the league's transfer record by signing Brighton & Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo for £115m and following that up by agreeing a £53m fee for Southampton's exciting youngster Romeo Lavia, the Blues want more.

The next item on the agenda seems to be another attacker, and with the recent long-term injury to new boy Christopher Nkunku, that's not all that surprising.

Read the latest Chelsea transfer news HERE…

The player Todd Boehly and Co have opted to sign to bolster their front line is Crystal Palace's Michael Olise, with the Blues activating the dynamic winger's £35m release clause to take the deal out of the South Londoner's hands, per transfers expert Fabrizio Romano.

He explained the situation on his YouTube channel, saying:

"Now [the] £35m release clause for Michael Olise has been activated by Chelsea. It was an exclusive news about the release Clause of Olise, and I saw for many days people denying the clause is no longer there the clause has been removed. No, the clause was there the clause was valid was considered by both Chelsea and City, both clubs [were] waiting to understand also how was advanced in the situation of the injury of Michael Olise as he was injured in June.

"But now Chelsea decided to proceed with the player saying yes, with his Camp being very open to move to Chelsea. Chelsea decided to activate the clause. Now it's time to fix the deal with the Agents of the player to prepare the structure of the contract in this case because, with Palace, there is no need to negotiate [as] the clause has been activated, and then Olise is going to become the third signing in couple of days for Chelsea.

"So, incredible spending from Chelsea, incredible commitment from the owners, let me say because they're really investing and investing and investing on young talents, so the vision is clear, and Olise is going to be the next signing with a very long contract I will enter into details as soon as possible, but the deal is imminent for Michael Olise to Chelsea.

"So, work in progress on that one waiting very soon for the here we go."

How old is Michael Olise?

Born December 12th 2001, in Hammersmith, England, Olise is 21 years old, and despite being born in London, he has opted to represent France at both under-18 and under-21 level due to his French-Algerian mother.

While the agile attacker made his Premier League debut for Palace in the 2021/22 season, starting 12 games and making a further 14 appearances from the bench, it was last season when he truly burst onto the scene and made the country take notice.

In his 31 starts for the Eagles last campaign, he scored two goals, provided 11 assists, took 1.4 shots per game, won five Man-of-the-Match awards and averaged a superb match rating of 6.99, per WhoScored.

His underlying numbers also make for impressive reading and suggest that his output could explode under a more attacking coach like Pochettino.

According to FBref, which compares players in a similar position across Europe's top five leagues, the "enormous talent", as described by manager Roy Hodgson, sits in the top 7% for assists, the top 9% for blocks, the top 15% for interceptions, and the top 18% for expected assists and tackles, all per 90.

Described as "one of the best wide playmakers in Europe" only a couple of months ago by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, it's fair to say that despite being just 21 years old, Olise has well and truly announced himself to fans of the Premier League, and by joining Chelsea, he might just have the opportunity to do the same on a European stage soon enough.

Heart of Midlothian endured a quiet first few weeks of the transfer market, but over the last month or so, they have significantly boosted their squad.

Steven Naismith has added the likes of Alex Lowry, Frankie Kent, Kyosuke Tagawa and Kenneth Vargas to his senior squad recently, and he will be hoping they can shine at Tynecastle.

Indeed, the club have enjoyed a solid start to the season.

They have claimed four points from six in the Premiership while also securing progression in both the League Cup and Europa Conference League, setting up a tie against Greek side PAOK in the latter competition.

The good times appear to be back on Gorgie and with just under two weeks until the transfer window closes, Naismith still has time to add some more quality to this squad.

Will Hearts make any more signings?

The crux of the first team looks settled, yet if Hearts do qualify for the group stages of the Europa Conference League, they will need some added strength in depth.

The Jambos were linked with Jamie McGrath back in July, according to The Daily Record, and they must reignite their interest with the news that he was released by Wigan Athletic last month.

The attacking midfielder is now available on a free transfer, and he could be an excellent addition to the squad, especially judging by his performances for Dundee United whilst on loan last season.

How good is Jamie McGrath?

The 26-year-old joined the Arabs last term for a season-long loan spell, and he demonstrated just how good he was during an impressive stint North of the border.

He registered 12 goal contributions – nine goals and three assists – across 37 games, and he topped the pile in terms of overall Sofascore rating at United in the Premiership, while also ranking first for big chances created (five), key passes per game (1.6) and successful dribbles per game (0.9), emerging into one of their best attacking players.

With Lawrence Shankland smashing in 28 goals during the 2022/23 season, McGrath and the Scot could form a stunning partnership.

Shankland showcased his own attacking qualities in what was a wonderful season on a personal level. He scored every 127 minutes in the Premiership and also demonstrated his creative side, averaging one key pass per game and grabbing four assists, meaning he could link up well with the Irishman.

McGrath has clearly shown that he can both score and create chances for his teammates and should Hearts secure group-stage European football, they could cause opposition defences on the continent.

Journalist Josh Bunting hailed the player when he joined Wigan in 2022, saying:

“Jamie McGrath is a sensational signing for Wigan Athletic, think that’s one of the best signings of the window, really liked him whilst he was at Dundalk, good on the ball, aggressive and direct and has a very good shot, he’ll score from belters at the DW I’m sure of that.”

It didn’t quite work out as anticipated at Wigan for the 26-year-old, but with the midfielder now available for nothing, Naismith must now make his move and forge a dream duo with him and Shankland.

Arsenal could be set to add the crowning jewel to their already stunning transfer window, by bringing in a young superstar to prop up Mikel Arteta's regime…

Who else could Arsenal sign this summer?

The Spaniard has taken great strides with each year he has spent at the helm of the Gunners, yet seeks to make the largest step yet this campaign.

Having pushed Manchester City so close last year, the plan will be to finally end their monopoly over English football with a Premier League title of their own, cementing their manager's legacy as one of the best young coaches in the world.

Read the latest Arsenal transfer news HERE…

To do so, perhaps they could seek to invest even more heavily in him, reigniting their reported interest in Ansu Fati and capping off a fine summer of signings.

However, his £90m price tag could prove a stumbling block especially given the fees already expended on their three other permanent additions. Perhaps some outgoings might have to first be prioritised before their spending can resume.

How good is Ansu Fati?

Of all the deadwood still circulating around the Emirates, few stand out as brazenly as Nicolas Pepe.

Signed for a club-record fee, which has only since been broken this window, the Ivorian winger was expected to transform Unai Emery's reign into a truly outstanding one, with his pace and trickery almost certain to take the Premier League by storm.

However, under the weight of such an enormous price tag, it would have been an impossible task to reach the expectations immediately placed upon him.

He has since made just 112 appearances for the north London side, with the now-Aston Villa boss having since admitted he did not even want the 28-year-old, with the hierarchy opting for him over Wilfried Zaha.

Such a poor career at the club even led pundit Jermaine Pennant to suggest:

"There have been some awful Arsenal signings down the years but because of the amount, how much he’s played and the performances then you have to say Pepe is one of the worst signings".

Saudi Arabia now seem to be circling around the lucrative dud, finally set to bring an end to this ugly period.

Therefore, should Fati be brought in to replace him, the standards for an alternative would be on the floor, therefore easing expectations for the exciting new forward.

It's mesmerising just how much experience the 20-year-old already boasts for his age, with 111 appearances for Barcelona's first-team, posting an impressive 39 goal contributions.

Despite recent years having been marred by injury, just last term he still recorded seven goals and four assists in LaLiga.

His proficiency is best outlined by FBref, who help to compare him against other wingers across Europe. There, he ranks in the top 1% for total shots, touches in the attacking penalty area and expected non-penalty goals per 90.

He is clearly prolific when fit, and has so much of his glittering career yet to be played. Perhaps he could now make the bold decision to enjoy it in England, helping to usher in an era of dominance for Arteta.

After all, his current boss Xavi had suggested he was a "generational" talent just last year, likely explaining his ludicrous price tag.

Although it would not be hard to replace the 27 goals that Pepe managed during his time at Arsenal, if Fati was the man to finally push him out, fans already would be in awe of the young trickster.

West Ham United have gotten off to a great start in the Premier League this term.

A solid draw away to AFC Bournemouth was followed by a stunning win against Chelsea last weekend, ensuring that Mauricio Pochettino still has to wait for his first win.

Recent signing James Ward-Prowse was excellent in the 2-1 win, grabbing two assists and it clearly justified manager David Moyes’ decision to spend £30m in order to lure him from relegated outfit, Southampton.

Although he endured a slow start to his transfer activity during the summer window, it appears as though the Scotsman is making up for lost time, and he has already signed Edson Alvarez and defender Konstantinos Mavropanos, along with the aforementioned Englishman.

Could Moyes be about to complete his most ambitious deal yet, however?

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has been linked with the Hammers…

Could West Ham United sign Romelu Lukaku?

According to Caught Offside, the Irons have ‘asked for information’ regarding a potential swoop for the Belgian striker before the transfer window closes.

Having already sold Italian frontman Gianluca Scamacca, Moyes is looking rather short in terms of out-and-out strikers and a move for the Chelsea titan, while ambitious, certainly makes a lot of sense.

Read the latest West Ham transfer news HERE…

He is currently valued by FootballTransfers at €38.3m (£33m), although no fee has been mentioned as yet with regard to any potential transfer.

Could Romelu Lukaku improve West Ham United?

Last season, only three players at the club scored more than ten goals and only one of them was a striker – Michail Antonio.

The Jamaican international netted 14 goals across all competitions, and although this tally was actually one more than the previous term, at 33 years of age, Moyes surely won’t have long left to utilise him.

Lukaku could not only offer Moyes more in terms of attacking quality, but it may also give him the licence to ditch Antonio in the process.

Indeed, when compared to positional peers, the 30-year-old ranked in the top 2% for assists per 90 (0.32) while also ranking in the top 5% for shot-creating actions per 90 (4.21) and the top 7% for progressive passes received per 90 (8.69), clearly suggesting that he can set up teammates often while also getting into the best positions to score plenty of goals.

In contrast, Antonio fails to even rank in the top 30% when compared to peers for all three metrics, indicating that the Belgian would be an instant upgrade.

The former Inter Milan hitman has scored a total of 270 club career goals, adding another 75 for his national side, whereas Antonio has netted 124 goals and it’s evident who would be the bigger danger in front of goal.

Defender Leanardo Bonucci has previously lauded the player, saying:

“Romelu Lukaku has proven himself to be a complete striker. He can win games on his own. When you come up against him you have to be switched on for 100 minutes a game.

"Unfortunately for us defenders, we can’t disengage our brains even for 10 seconds because those 10 seconds might be lethal. You must never engage Lukaku in a physical battle or play touch-tight. Instead, be ready to drop off because when his team has the ball, he will try to run in behind.

"In the box, he’s great at playing man-to-man so you need to be on the front foot, try to read the game and play hard. If you let him take up a position and he gets ahead of you, you won’t be able to step out and anticipate what’s coming.”

There is no doubt he could improve West Ham and after a difficult year or two, a fresh start under Moyes at the London Stadium could be the ideal remedy for him to recapture his best form.

Manchester United have been involved in a takeover saga that has rumbled on since last November, and journalist Ben Jacobs has now delivered an intriguing new update on the situation at Old Trafford.

What's the latest news involving Manchester United?

The Red Devils are in a strange position as the international break takes shape and have been in the headlines due to a public spat involving Jadon Sancho and Erik Ten Hag, as per The Daily Mail.

Dutch boss Ten Hag dropped Sancho for their 3-1 defeat against Arsenal and cited his level of performance in training as a justification for his non-involvement, prompting the England international to take to social media to brand the claims as 'completely untrue'. Earlier this year, Sancho took time away from the club due to fighting mental health difficulties and it has been revealed by the outlet that Manchester United were not cleared to go public with that personal situation.

In light of his fall-out with Ten Hag, Sancho was linked with a late move to the Saudi Pro League due to their transfer window being open for business at the time of the incident; however, their market activity period has now come to a close and he will remain at Old Trafford, as per Sky Sports.

New signing Sofyan Amrabat has sparked concern regarding his fitness after pulling out of Morocco's squad for fixtures against Liberia and Burkino Faso during the international break, as per The Manchester Evening News.

It is unclear how serious Amrabat's injury is at present; however, he looks to have joined Mason Mount, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo on the list of possible concerns for now.

What has Ben Jacobs said about Manchester United's takeover situation?

As per The Times, recent claims from some sources have intimated that the Glazer family are set to take Manchester United off the market, leading to the Red Devils' market value plummeting by more than £500million in recent days.

Nevertheless, no such information has been put to potential bidders to state that the club is now off the table following contact between all concerned parties last week.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jacobs has elaborated on false claims that Manchester United have been taken off the market and is 'adamant' that sources close to the process are still quite positive about things in the long-term.

Jacobs stated: “First of all, the reality is that the Glazers are slow decision-makers. Second of all, they may not collectively know yet as a six what they want to do. Thirdly, they may be determined sellers, but only at the right price. If they can't get to that price, they have to manufacture a competitive tension to try and do that. And if they still can't succeed, they must move in another direction. This is why I think that there are lots of media reports that conflict with each other. There's lots of speculation. There's lots of reaction on the stock market. But again, those close to the sale still are adamant that the process is active and that no final decision or winner is yet determined.”

What now for Manchester United?

Manchester United could look to offload Donny van de Beek to one of either Fenerbache or Galatasaray as the out-of-favour Netherlands international continues to form a spare part at Old Trafford, as per ESPN.

Nevertheless, they face a 'race against time' as the Turkish transfer window will slam shut on September 15th, allowing a further week to sanction his exit.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has played down the chances of Manchester United making a swoop for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha in January after his failed move to Bayern Munich late in the summer window.

Upon their return from the international break, Manchester United will take on Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on Saturday September 16th.

Celtic have confirmed the signing of a highly-rated teenager at Parkhead despite the transfer window now being closed in Scotland.

What's the latest news involving Celtic?

Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers has been talking to the media in his pre-match press conference before Celtic take on Dundee this Saturday and refused to rule out the possibility of bringing some Scottish talent to the club in the near future.

Cited by Football Scotland, Rodgers stated: "Having that identity is very important. If I worked in Spain I would want a Spanish core of players. When I work in Scotland I want a Scottish core of players who understand what it's about. I think you have to look at that moving forward because squad planning is important. We were anticipating there were some players who were going to move on who haven't left the club."

In other news, journalist Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT that Celtic are working hard behind to try and tie Denmark Under-21 international Matt O'Riley down to a new deal at Parkhead amid interest from Leeds United in his services during the summer.

Celtic winger Liel Abada has been ruled out until around the Christmas period and will likely miss the Hoops' entire Champions League group stage campaign, as per The Daily Record.

Several widemen now have an opportunity to step up at the club over the next few months, including the likes of Yang Hyun-jun, Luis Palma, Marco Tilio and James Forrest, with Daizen Maeda regularly occupying a berth on the left-hand side for the Hoops.

Who have Celtic signed?

Cited by Australian outlet KEEP UP, Celtic have completed the signing of young defender Liam Bonetig from A-League outfit Western Sydney Wanderers after the 18-year-old impressed during an initial trial period at Parkhead.

Western Sydney Wanderers will receive a training compensation fee for his services and Celtic have once again dipped into the Australian market, having brought in the likes of Aaron Mooy and summer signing Tilio in the recent past.

Speaking to Celtic's official website, Bonetig spoke of his delight at being able to join a club the size of the Scottish Premiership champions, stating: “It’s such a huge club and I couldn’t believe it when Celtic were interested. So I am just glad to get it done."

Bonetig will initially join the academy set-up at Celtic and has signed a three-year deal at the club and has previously been part of an Australian schoolboys tour of the UK & Ireland, winning player of the tour and gaining valuable experience in the process.

Last term, the central defender made nine appearances in the National Premier League – New South Wales for Western Sydney Wanderers' second string, as per Transfermarkt.

During this campaign, Bonetig will be available to play his part in the Lowland League, UEFA Youth League and Premier League International Cup, which will only help to enhance his profile further as he tries to break into the senior squad at Celtic at some point in the future.