Anthony Ralston surely set for Celtic lifeline as Julian Araujo injury may put permanent deal on the rocks

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(Credit: Imago) Mon 30 March 2026 15:00, UK Anthony Ralston may be about to get a chance to save his future at Celtic after crushing news of Julian Araujo’s injury. The Bournemouth loanee has been a crucial figure for Martin O’Neill’s side since his arrival in January, but with him having now returned to his parent club to recover, it is possible that he may never be seen again at Parkhead.

Celtic have been keen to bring Araujo in permanently at the end of his loan spell, while Ralston’s future has been looking increasingly bleak at the same time. StatsRalston AraujoApps (Starts)18 (12)10 (9)Successful Passes per 9066.856.1Chances Created per 900.751.14Successful Dribbles per 900.420.69Tackles per 902.261.94Duels Won per 906.464.8Ralston’s 2025-26 Premiership stats compared to Araujo’s, as per Fotmob.However, that could now change following the news of Araujo’s injury, as it could see any chance of a permanent deal for him hit the rocks, with an agreement significantly harder to strike with him not at Celtic Park.

I think he’s played his last match for the Hoops!’ 🍀🗣️🎥👇 FULL SHOW 👇https://t.co/pYvxBLBN9a pic.twitter.com/sIren6KpNy— Daily Record Sport (@Record_Sport) March 30, 2026 View Tweet A series of strong performances between now and the end of the season could even be enough to alter the club’s stance regarding his long-term future, meaning it is possible that he could effectively be playing for a contract in the coming weeks. He recently spoke on Record Sport’s Hotline and cast serious doubt over whether it will be possible for Celtic to keep hold of Araujo for next term.