Peer Koopmeiners, a 25-year-old Dutch defensive midfielder for AZ Alkmaar, has been identified as a potential signing for Celtic on a list of hypothetical transfers that would occur if Robbie Keane were to become the club's manager. It is suggested Koopmeiners could partner Callum McGregor in midfield, where his role would be to disrupt opposition attacks and also support the forwards.
The player is valued at approximately £10m, and a transfer at that price would make him one of Celtic's most expensive signings. This cost is considered worthwhile due to his European competition experience and because he is viewed as an improvement on players such as Paulo Bernardo. Koopmeiners joined AZ Alkmaar in July 2021 and his contract is due to expire in 2028. He has 6 caps for the Netherlands U19 team. In the 25/26 Eredivisie season, Koopmeiners has made 24 appearances and scored 1 goal.
