The transfer rumour mill continues to turn for Celtic, with the latest name linked being Australian goalkeeper Mathew Ryan. Analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 12 possible arrivals and 7 potential exits. The hottest storyline right now surrounds a potential return for Liverpool's Andrew Robertson, but below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours.
Cláudio Braga
On Sunday, it was reported that Celtic will be required to pay a minimum of £5m to sign Hearts striker Cláudio Braga. The Tynecastle club reportedly wants to deter summer interest in their top scorer, who is said to be content and not expected to push for a move. A day earlier, the Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast noted that Hearts do not plan on selling him to a direct rival and are confident they can retain him, with a reported price of around £4-5 million.
Ozan Kabak
On Tuesday, Ozan Kabak, who has been associated with a transfer to Parkhead, was mentioned as a player who could pose a significant goal threat from set-pieces for the club. Celtic was previously reported to be interested in signing the former Liverpool and Norwich defender on a free transfer, as the 25-year-old is set to leave Hoffenheim when his contract expires in June.
Elijah Just
On Wednesday, it was reported that Celtic have contacted Gustaf Grauers, the agent of Elijah Just. Grauers stated that his client is refusing to discuss his future at this time and is fully committed to Motherwell and the World Cup this summer. This followed reports on Tuesday that Celtic are among the clubs watching the winger, with the situation said to be accelerating privately ahead of the summer window.
Andrew Robertson
It has been widely suggested that Andrew Robertson will leave Anfield this summer, with Celtic emerging as a possible destination. However, according to a Football Insider report on Monday, the Liverpool defender is unlikely to join the Scottish giants because of interest from several Premier League clubs. On Saturday, journalist Pete O'Rourke stated that the situation is not clear-cut and that Robertson has not yet made a firm decision on his future, with a decision expected at the end of the season.
Lorent Tolaj
According to sources who spoke to Football Insider on Wednesday, Celtic are monitoring Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj for a potential summer transfer. The club has reportedly identified a new striker as a top priority, and Tolaj is among the candidates being explored, though sources indicate Plymouth are keen to retain him. Plymouth manager Tom Cleverley also confirmed this week that the player does not have a release clause.
Mathew Ryan
On Thursday, Australian international Mathew Ryan was named as a potential long-term replacement for Kasper Schmeichel. The 33-year-old goalkeeper, who has been linked with Celtic in the past, has a contract with Levante that is due to expire in the summer, although it includes an option for a one-year extension.
Angus Gunn
Angus Gunn is reportedly keen to play, having become the third-choice goalkeeper at Nottingham Forest after signing a one-year deal last summer. Former Scotland international Kevin Gallacher previously said that Celtic are targeting the Scotland international as a potential replacement for 38-year-old Kasper Schmeichel, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
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