Celtic have completed the loan signing of Brentford defender Benjamin Arthur.
The 20-year-old arrives at Parkhead on a short-term deal until the end of the season, with no option or obligation to buy included in the agreement.
✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of Benjamin Arthur on loan from Brentford until the end of the season, subject to international clearance.
Welcome to Celtic, Benjamin!#WelcomeBenjamin | #CelticFC🍀
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) February 2, 2026
The move has been finalised before the deadline, with Celtic securing vital defensive cover as they prepare for a crucial second half of the campaign. .
The young centre-back made his senior debut for Brentford earlier this season in their Carabao Cup win over Aston Villa, but has struggled for minutes in the Premier League, sitting behind the likes of Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, and Ethan Pinnock in the pecking order.
Arthur brings pace and mobility to the Celtic backline, and while he is not expected to be a first-choice starter, he provides valuable rotation and depth, especially with Cameron Carter-Vickers injured.
Celtic are also waiting to see what happens with Stephen Welsh, who could still move. An update on this is expected imminently. In the meantime, Arthur’s arrival ensures that Martin O’Neill has an extra option at centre-half.
The club have now added four players in this window – all on loan – as the focus turns to regaining ground in the league and navigating Europe with a stretched squad.
