Celtic face Hatate exit talk as transfer targets emerge
Celtic’s Alistair Johnston hails Canada’s ‘special’ run and calls Morocco a ‘Goliath’ before their last-16 tie, saying the co-hosts are ‘still dancing’ and ready to ‘survive and advance’.
Celtic beat Arsenal and others to sign 16-year-old Dundee goalkeeper Warren Lyall on his first pro deal. Dundee are due compensation. Lyall joins the B team, with Shea McGarry also added from Cliftonville.
Motherwell’s Elijah Just could be available for a cut-price fee, with an open race between Rangers and Celtic after his standout World Cup displays for New Zealand.
After Sweden’s World Cup exit, Nygren said ‘We’ll see’ when asked if he will stay at Celtic. The 21-goal forward cites ambitions to play at the highest level but gives no timeline.
Reo Hatate, 28, says he wants a move to a top five league, ideally with Europa League or Champions League, and has informed Celtic as he seeks a fresh challenge after eight trophies at Parkhead.
Celtic are in talks with Las Palmas for goalkeeper Dinko Horkaš, aiming to replace Kasper Schmeichel. Reports say they lead the race, with an offer near €4m amid a €10m valuation and €30m clause.
Celtic hold fresh talks with Qarabag for Colombian forward Camilo Duran after a £1.7m bid was rejected. The 24-year-old scored 5 in last season’s Champions League, including v Newcastle, and can play across the front line.
Celtic are linked with Torino’s Gvidas Gineitis, 22, with his agent open to offers. Torino will consider bids above £9m, amid Bundesliga interest.
Hertha indicate Tjark Ernst can leave for around €5m. Wolfsburg lead, but Celtic, Ajax and Feyenoord remain in the race as the 23-year-old keeper weighs his options.
