Journalist Pete O’Rourke reported that interim Celtic manager Martin O’Neill was interested in watching Alfie Devine ahead of a possible summer transfer. It is likely that talks will intensify in the near future, unless the focus moves to other midfield targets before the season ends. Tottenham's status in the top flight could affect whether Devine is kept or made available for a loan or a permanent transfer.

Alfie Devine, who is on loan at Preston from Tottenham, is believed to be a target for Celtic, as the club is looking to improve its midfield options in the summer. According to sources cited by Football Insider, Celtic manager Michael O'Neill was in attendance at the Preston vs QPR match to watch Devine. Devine is on Celtic's list of targets, although any potential deal in the summer depends on whether Tottenham has plans for him after his loan. The Football Insider's Transfer Insider podcast discussed that O'Neill was observing Devine for a potential summer move and that it would be a difficult deal to complete.

The presence of Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill at an EFL Championship match between Preston North End and Queen's Park Rangers led to speculation in England about a potential scouting mission. Alfie Devine, who is on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, was suggested as a possible player O'Neill may have been observing. Lewis Dobbin, on loan from Aston Villa, was also suggested as a potential player of interest. Although O'Neill is in an interim role, he has previously indicated a willingness to help the club with recruitment in the future.