Martin O'Neill has underlined the urgent need for new signings at Celtic who can immediately strengthen his first team, following the club's unsuccessful attempt to bring Kyogo Furuhashi back on loan from Birmingham City. With the transfer window ticking down and no new arrivals yet this month, O'Neill stressed that he is seeking both quality and quantity to bolster his squad, especially with a busy run of fixtures ahead.

The manager revealed that Celtic had also been pursuing a deal for Jocelin Ta Bi, though its status remains uncertain. Injuries to key players have added to the club's challenges, but O'Neill is hopeful that Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi will soon return to action. As Celtic prepare to face Dundee United, O'Neill faces limited options up front and reiterated the need for a new striker to help the team through the coming weeks.