Celtic Transfer Rumours

02 Aug 2026 00:13:52
I've seen rumours we will look to replace engels with Jens Hjertø-Dahl. Player who sevco where after but where priced out of it. Anyone know if he is any good.

02 Aug 2026 08:13:47
He’s amazing like Spider-Man.

02 Aug 2026 09:58:08
Didn't he sign for hull?

02 Aug 2026 10:38:12
Is he not on his way to Hull City or Cardiff for £10M.

02 Aug 2026 10:40:33
I've seen we're going to launch a bid for
Gvidas Gineitis a previous target but we're going in with a much higher bid.

01 Aug 2026 19:30:16
Just seen apparently fares ghedjemis wasn't playing in the friendly today or on the bench wonder if it could be anything.

01 Aug 2026 20:08:34
Bloody hope so. These delays with our incoming signings is now getting ridiculous.

01 Aug 2026 10:49:36
With the Baur deal done (Nerlinger key to the deal) and Hassan having agreed terms with payment structure just to be agreed, Will Martin get his man or will captain power decide who is back up left back this season? Taylor has all but agreed to come, it’s the boards preferred option, but Martin wants sarrachi, that which declared Kieran is no.1 left back - a dig at Taylor to say if you come here son you will be a squad option only.

I think Johnston will stay and Engels will sign the deal to stay at least until January.

One more thing is we are close to signing a French CB on loan with option to by, sure it’s Toure at Lille.

01 Aug 2026 13:03:02
67 Greenbottles,

It's been reported this morning that Engels has agreed personal terms with West Ham which usually means once the clubs agree the fee and payment terms, it's a done deal. I think Engels will have a West Ham scarf around his neck at the start of next week.

Everton are preparing a bid for AJ and I can't see him being at CP after the schools return from their summer holiday.

Hassan has apparently agreed personal terms but reading between the lines his club are holding out for a bigger transfer fee that's more than Celtic are willing to pay. Hassan's stats for his club, for me, make him a real gamble and the Algerian winger who's been mentioned, might be a better option.

Saracchi has already stated on SM that he won't be back to CP and for that back up LB role, personally I'd say Will Ferry is a better option than GT at this point in their respective careers.

Time will tell.

HH.

01 Aug 2026 13:19:47
Only thing ad say is not right is the Taylor thing, MON isn't getting a dig st him because Taylor knows he will b back up but with his wife wanting back home he knows He won't get a btr option than Celtic.

01 Aug 2026 14:07:14
Pedro,

Engels agent has not spoken with West Ham, the agent has suggested he’s open to moving to England and London. Tottenham are front runners but will wait till January if Engels wants to. Taylor wants the move - O’Neill wants sarrachi, McGregor wants Taylor as part of the leadership group, he was a big personality and big infule in the dressing room first time. Hassan representive and Baur rep met O’Neill in London on Tuesday morning, I said a few days ago Baur would be announced Monday. Horkas is close as well. Let’s see how the cards fall.

01 Aug 2026 17:30:40
67GB,

I'd be delighted if Engels stayed for the time being even if it meant him leaving in January.

I read that Saracchi's wage demands priced him out of a move and according to him, via his Instagram page, he won't be back at CP.

Personally, given it's a back up role at LB, I'd be happy with Will Ferry coming in.

Whatever the scenario we need quality in before the CL qualifying round and no doubt more quality by the time this window closes.

You seem very sure about your information, time will tell.

HH.

01 Aug 2026 17:51:18
got to agree with the hassam thinking. had a good game against Argentina but not much else according to stats. been stung with the boy from Antwerp and don't want that to happen again. the Algerian lad has scored a few goals and could be the better option.

31 Jul 2026 08:57:20
Reports West Ham have bid for Arne, we need to kick on quick.

31 Jul 2026 09:43:58
Hope so 20 million for a bang average player 🤑.

31 Jul 2026 10:48:28
Go and get Patrick berg.

31 Jul 2026 11:22:59
Is mental we haven't had at least 1 midfielder signed (ignoring Ox free signing) as we are defintely losing Arne and Hetate, clubs will ask for more now its poor transfer planning, unless they use a chunk for a better established player which i doubt very much but we will see.

31 Jul 2026 11:43:29
We're now extremely light in midfield if Engels leaves. There's no power in the middle of the park at all. I've been critical of him but he was huge for dragging us over the line last year, we need quality to be added and quickly. Not just Baur, if that's actually happening.

31 Jul 2026 12:25:57
. hoping Nygren goes as well.

31 Jul 2026 12:40:23
Engels is by far the best midfielder at the club. The rest for me are easily replaceable.

Even if we sign Baur we need someone big and strong that can provide the defence with the much needed help it will need especially if we don’t upgrade the centre backs.

31 Jul 2026 12:53:34
Always hoped we would go in for Toni Fruk as Engels replacement. Felt he was more like for like with MoR when he left and suggested him back then. But seems Hull are in talks with him now. Midfield needed some serious work this summer and losing Engels leaves it looking even worse days before we start our league campaign.

For me we need 3 new starting midfielders. A CDM, CAM and a box to box player. Baur looks to be Reo's replacement we now need to get in Engels replacement and fast and we need a CDM in before the playoff game. I'm hoping with the money from Engels sale it will speed up a lot of the transfer business.

31 Jul 2026 13:25:07
I've added my shopping list to the Banters page.

Much work to be done, much quality required.

HH.

31 Jul 2026 13:43:49
Weenie, why would you hope Nygren goes? he was our top goal scorer from midfield who contributed massively towards us winning league, ok might not have the engine n work rate that people like but for the money he’s an excellent buy, for what we’ve got in midfield he’d been mu 1st name on team sheet.

31 Jul 2026 14:08:27
A shame to see Engels leave. He completely changed the dynamic of our midfield and was arguably the best player in our run to win last season once he came back from injury. We need Baur in to compete but we need another true Champion's League ready player.

31 Jul 2026 14:10:53
Some of the goals Nygren scored were priceless too. Madness to let him go.

31 Jul 2026 14:13:44
DLBIA,

If we sell Engels and don't reinvest the lot back into improving the starting 15, then we could be in serious bother.

I'd like to see the deals for Baur and Hassan finalised and then bids made for Mawanhise, Braga and a CDM next week.

At the same time Hatate will likely leave and players like Bernardo, Balikawasha and a few others are not getting a look in, move them on.

HH.

31 Jul 2026 14:23:41
Completely agree with Troy colour Nygren might not be fast or make runs but knows his position well is always in the right place at the right time.

Also West hams put two bids in for engels and they got rejected, we need two midfielders a right winger n two CBS also would like to see another left winger and back up keeper.

31 Jul 2026 15:23:54
Celtic are apparently holding out for £25m for Engels, if we get that we should raid Bodo Glimt for Patrik Berg, Jens Peter Hauge and Fredrik Bjorkan with the £25m and that would be LB, DM and LW sorted, that would only leave a GK, CB and RW, and Mika Baur and Fares Gjdemis would be good, then sell Kenny, Bernardo, Montgomery Hatate and Balikwisha for what we can get for them.

31 Jul 2026 17:03:40
Really don't understand fans who want us to sign dross from other spfl clubs. These guys are not better than we have already.

31 Jul 2026 19:45:35
HT,

which players from other SPFL clubs that have been mentioned are dross?

HH.

01 Aug 2026 04:50:45
Braga.

01 Aug 2026 09:05:16
Braga who scored 14 goals last season and got POTY?

HH.

01 Aug 2026 10:29:50
My view is Ferry, Braga and Maswaniahe would all be good additions but not for regular 1st team positions.

We need better especially for Europe.

Maybe they can improve further but I’ve not seen them against decent European opponents to say they can.

02 Aug 2026 17:27:00
What about the Austrian boy schlager? There was talk before. He’s exactly what we need at cdm.

{Ed007's Note - He joined Nottingham Forest.}

29 Jul 2026 21:34:13
Reading that Anderlecht have signed Antman from Sevco meaning they may have dropped their interest in Maswanhise of Motherwell.

As last seasons top scorer and able to play on either flank or upfront, we could do a lot worse than put in a bid for him.

HH.

30 Jul 2026 00:49:21
I think worth it but we don't seem interested?

30 Jul 2026 11:16:44
Depending on what happens with possible signing of Hassan, we could be. MON won't want to wait on that one if it looks like dragging out.

Maswanhise is 20mins up the road from CP, ticks a lot of boxes and apparently wants to leave Motherwell with his value said to be around £5M.

HH.

29 Jul 2026 14:42:43
Ed - any truth in rumour that Lens are about to hijack our move for Hassan?

{Ed007's Note - I have no idea, Lens are Marseilles are interested but there's been no bids from them as far as I know.}

29 Jul 2026 21:07:29
It’s not really hijacking richy
Hopefully tho 🙏🏼.