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Celtic Star McGregor Linked to Saudi Move, Club Battles Retention

7/13/2026

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McGregor Eyes Saudi

Callum McGregor is linked to a Saudi move after joining Unique Sports Group.
He has two years left on his contract, warned he could quit if Celtic does not meet ambitions, and O'Neill wants to keep him but gave no guarantee he will stay if a Middle-East offer appears.
Celtic legends urged the captain to stay, and the club hired set-piece coach Ross Grant from Hearts to replace Gavin Strachan.

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O'Neill Courts McGregor

O'Neill will hold pre-season talks with 33-year-old veteran McGregor but did not guarantee his stay for the new campaign.
O'Neill said McGregor’s club knowledge makes him vital for guiding newcomers, comparing him to Paul Lambert and Lenny McCluskey.
O'Neill noted that a half-hour with McGregor can help foreign prospects such as Colombian midfielder Camilo Duran understand Celtic’s culture.

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O'Neill Eyes Grant

Martin O'Neill said Ross Grant was not actively headhunted because his contract simply ran out.
He noted Mark Fotheringham’s recommendation and that Gavin Strachan’s exit opened the vacancy.
O'Neill recalled a stretch of four games in eight days that left little time for set-piece work.
He praised Grant’s proven success at Hearts, wants him involved in the whole coaching process, and will share his own ideas even if dismissed.

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McGregor Eyes Saudi

Callum McGregor is linked to a Saudi move after joining Unique Sports Group.
He has two years left on his contract, warned he could quit if Celtic does not meet ambitions, and O'Neill wants to keep him but gave no guarantee he will stay if a Middle-East offer appears.
Celtic legends urged the captain to stay, and the club hired set-piece coach Ross Grant from Hearts to replace Gavin Strachan.

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