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Celtic Eye January Move For Right-Wing Insurance: Should They Still Go For It After Jota’s Return?

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Celtic may still need a new right winger in January despite Jota’s return from a lengthy injury lay-off, with squad depth remaining a concern for Martin O’Neill.

The Portuguese attacker recently returned to competitive action against Motherwell, featuring off the bench in Celtic’s 2-0 victory at Fir Park. His comeback offers a welcome boost after an absence of around 18 months.

However, one appearance cannot erase every concern surrounding his fitness. Jota suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury against Dundee United in April 2025, forcing Celtic to manage without one of their most dangerous attacking options.

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Celtic may still need a new right winger in January despite Jota’s return from a lengthy injury lay-off, with squad depth remaining a concern for Martin O’Neill.

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  1. The 4th Official · rumour · 2026-10-13 19:00 UTC

    Celtic Eye January Move For Right-Wing Insurance: Should They Still Go For It After Jota’s Return? ↗

    Celtic may still need a new right winger in January despite Jota’s return from a lengthy injury lay-off, with squad depth remaining a concern for Martin O’Neill. The Portuguese attacker recently returned to competitive action against Mother

  2. The 4th Official · rumour · 2026-10-12 18:20 UTC

    Celtic Boss Rejects Free Agent Transfer Move: Should They Go For Him In January? ↗

    Martin O’Neill has played down speculation linking Celtic with former France international Tiémoué Bakayoko, insisting the Scottish champions won’t pursue an immediate deal for the free agent. Reports on Friday suggested Celtic had consider

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