In the 18th minute, City won a penalty as Carlos Tevez was pulled down by Jos Hooiveld, but Spain World Cup star David Silva saw his weak effort saved by Kelvin Davis.

CNN: Manchester City make winning start to EPL title defense

The arrival of the trio on the final day of the transfer window comes after the signing of FC Seoul's Ki Sung-Yong, Thomas Rogne from Stabaek, Brondby's Morten Rasmussen and Jos Hooiveld from AIK Stockholm.

BBC: Celtic sign Fulham's Kamara, Braafheid and Well's Slane

Celtic boss Neil Lennon has recalled Stephen McManus from Middlesbrough and, if Campbell did sign for Celtic, he would join Dutch pair Glenn Loovens and Jos Hooiveld, Norwegian Thomas Rogne and Irishman Darren O'Dea in competing for a starting place.

BBC: Sol Campbell in talks with Sunderland

If he is to face the Dutch later in the week, Majstorovic, who has also played for Malmo, FC Twente and Basle, will have to oust either Glenn Loovens or Jos Hooiveld from the Celtic starting 11 that started against Inverness on Sunday.

BBC: Celtic sign Swedish defender Daniel Majstorovic