Martin O'Neill has urged the Celtic board to make a move sign Marcelo Saracchi on a permanent deal. The 27-year-old, who netted his first Celtic goal in the dramatic win over Livingston on Wednesday, has shown himself to be a worthy replacement for Kieran Tierney whenever the Scot has been unavailable. Marcelo Saracchi (right) celebrates with his team-mates after putting Celtic ahead against Livingston‘Yeah, I think they should try,’ he said. ‘I think Kieran Tierney is playing brilliantly for us at this moment - back to the Kieran Tierney that Arsenal ended up buying. He’s a strange character; I’ve called him “Manuel” from Fawlty Towers because he hasn’t a clue what I’m saying to him!

Source: Daily Mail February 12, 2026 14:26 UTC