Celtic Buzz: Inzalaco Trials, O'Neill's Challenges, and Tierney's Comeback

Celtic's training ground is buzzing with activity, featuring goalkeeper Sonny Inzalaco from Perth RedStar. At just 19 years old, this Australian youth international has caught the eye, but manager Martin O'Neill claims he was unaware of Inzalaco's presence at the club's Lennoxtown facility. Wrexham is reportedly interested in Inzalaco, who also had a trial with Blackburn Rovers earlier this summer. This young talent is certainly making waves, but O'Neill has made it clear there won't be any signings before January. O'Neill also mentioned that he was not aware that Tiemoue Bakayoko, the 32-year-old former French midfielder, had been training with Celtic. Bakayoko has been searching for a club since leaving PAOK in July 2025, but it seems Celtic won't be his next destination. There’s been some action in the transfer market, too. Fares Ghedjemis, an Algeria winger, has just signed a contract extension with Frosinone. His agent disclosed that both Celtic and Rangers had shown interest in the 24-year-old during the summer transfer window. Looking ahead, O'Neill is facing a crucial three-game stretch that could define his future at Celtic. He'll be up against Motherwell, Heart of Midlothian, and Hibernian, with a mix of youth and experience on the opposing sidelines. O'Neill, at 74, is decades older than his upcoming rivals, and the pressure is mounting. Kieran Tierney is feeling optimistic and ready to return to the pitch for Celtic, having missed out on international duty due to injury. His comeback will be a welcome boost for the team. In other news, former Celtic defender Lex Baillie shared a nostalgic story about his father's Rangers-supporting friends who cut ties with him after he signed for Celtic, highlighting the fierce loyalty in Scottish football. On a broader note, SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster has confirmed that the league is keen to welcome back away fans to the Old Firm derbies as soon as possible, a move that would certainly enhance the atmosphere in these high-stakes encounters.