Celtic miss out on eye-watering windfall
Celtic have undergone a transformational squad rebuild, and the repercussions have already been greatly felt in Scotland.
Martin O'Neill has lost Kelechi Iheanacho, Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels, and while two of them were for decent fees, they're very difficult to replace.
Despite a lot of money being spent, signing the likes of Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran, it feels like much of the 2026-27 campaign is now pointless.
Having beaten LASK 3-0 in their Champions League qualification play-off final, all signs pointed towards an easy entrance into the competition.
The Hoops had other ideas, though, losing 5-1 to the Austrian side in extra time on Tuesday, 25 August, and throwing away their chances of success.
This even came after Callum McGregor scored the opener, but an incredible comeback from LASK has seen Celtic's season go up in flames.
Celtic to miss out on millions after LASK blow
O'Neill's side will instead be playing Europa League football, but the difference could have huge implications for the Scottish Premiership champions.
Speaking to Football Insider ahead of the second leg, Stefan Borson revealed that qualify for the Champions League would see £30million-£40m arrive at Celtic Park.
Especially for a Scottish club, that is an eye-watering amount of money, and a figure that the Hoops will now be without thanks to their second-leg display.
While Celtic will still play in Europe, it is not the competition that supporters wanted to be battling in, so expect a lot of fan fury this season.
Winning in Europe will still be a priority, but looking at Celtic's transfer wishlist, some corners may have to be cut before the transfer window closes.
What other business could Celtic do this summer?
There is just a matter of days remaining until the summer transfer window closes, but that doesn't rule out any further deals being struck at all.
Alistair Johnston and Reo Hatate face uncertain futures, though Keith Wyness told Football Insider that the latter's asking price is too high.
Football Insider also understands that the Hoops are interested in Southampton right-back Yukinari Sugawara, especially if Johnston leaves.
O'Neill needs some huge figures through the doors before the window closes, but the lack of Champions League adds yet another hurdle to the sitaution.