The presence of Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill at an EFL Championship match between Preston North End and Queen's Park Rangers led to speculation in England about a potential scouting mission. Alfie Devine, who is on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, was suggested as a possible player O'Neill may have been observing. Lewis Dobbin, on loan from Aston Villa, was also suggested as a potential player of interest. Although O'Neill is in an interim role, he has previously indicated a willingness to help the club with recruitment in the future.