Celtic is interested in signing Marc Leonard, a 24-year-old Scottish midfielder who is on loan at Hearts from Birmingham, during the summer transfer window. Celtic's interest in the player has increased in recent weeks. Their scouting team has conducted extensive work on him and plans to observe him during the final three games. Leonard's performances have attracted interest from other clubs, including several top European teams in major leagues. Chris Wilder, the manager of Sheffield United, was recently at a game to observe him. Leonard has two years remaining on his contract with Birmingham, and it is believed that a significant seven-figure offer would be required for the club to consider selling him.
Assistant head coach Shaun Maloney has a leading role in Celtic's recruitment efforts, which are focused on preparing options for the next manager. Leonard has made seven appearances for the Scotland U21 national team. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €1.00m. In January 2026, Birmingham City's asking price for the player was reportedly around £1.5 million. He transferred from Brighton to Birmingham in July 2024 for a fee of approximately €590,000.
