Celtic new signings: Confirmed ins and outs for January 2026

Celtic won the Scottish Premiership won a record-equalling 55th time last year, and in a bid to finally topple Rangers in the historical standings, Brendan Rodgers was hoping for a big summer.

Unfortunately for the former Liverpool and Leicester manager, he did not get his wish. Instead, he was left disappointed by how much money the club were willing to put towards transfer fees and that arguably cost them their place in the Champions League.

Rodgers then lost his job after a poor run of results, and Martin O'Neill is currently in interim charge. In this article, find all the important information on the outgoings and incomings at Celtic during the January window.

Celtic new signings January 2026

Junior Adamu (Freiburg)

Junior Adamu was brought in on loan from Bundesliga side Freiburg.

Adamu signing grade: C

Adamu has brought depth to the forward areas, but is not scoring enough goals to shoot Celtic back up to the top of the table.

Julian Araujo (Bournemouth)

Julian Araujo is also a loanee from Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Araujo signing grade: B

Araujo has settled in well among the chaos, playing regularly and even scoring for Celtic.

Tomas Cvancara (Borussia Monchengladbach)

Tomas Cvancara was another Bundesliga loan signing, this time from Borussia Monchengladbach.

Cvancara signing grade: C

Cvancara has also added needed depth to the squad.

Joel Mvuka (Lorient)

Joel Mvuka was another loan signing from Lorient in Ligue 1.

Mvuka signing grade: C

Mvuka is a promising talent that will hope to make an impact on the pitch before his loan ends.

Benjamin Arthur (Brentford)

Benjami Arthur was another Premier League loan acquisition from Brentford.

Arthur signing grade: C

Arthur is another that will hope to make a significant impact.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Free agent)

Although not signed in January, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has since joined as a free agent.

Oxlade-Chamberlain signing grade: B

Oxlade-Chamberlain has brought experience to the side, and has already got on the scorsheet.

Celtic confirmed signings January 2026 – Full list

• Junior Adamu (Freiburg) – Loan
• Julian Araujo (Bournemouth) – Loan
• Tomas Cvancara (Borussia Monchengladbach) – Loan
• Joel Mvuka (Lorient) – Loan
• Benjamin Arthur (Brentford) – Loan
• Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Free agent) – Free

Celtic confirmed departures January 2026

• Shin Yamada (Munster) – Loan
• Stephen Walsh (Motherwell) – Loan
• Johnny Kenny (Bolton) – Loan
• Hayato Inamura (Tokyo) – Loan

Celtic transfer window rating – Grade B

Celtic certainly improved their squad depth, but only time will tell whether it is enough to see them retain their league title ahead of Rangers and surprise challengers Hearts.