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Benjamin Arthur Transfer from Brentford to Celtic
Pete O’Rourke reports that Celtic could make a new attempt to sign Benjamin Arthur. Brentford might approve a loan move for the central defender to Celtic, on the condition that they sign more defenders before the transfer window closes. If the West London club approves a second consecutive loan to Celtic Park, they are required to include clauses based on appearances to ensure he receives playing time. Additionally, Brentford has the option to recall Benjamin Arthur in January if he fails to make a sufficient number of starts, and should wait for a minimum of two weeks to evaluate all available offers before reaching a decision.
Pete O’Rourke reports that Celtic could make a new attempt to sign Benjamin Arthur. Brentford might approve a loan move for the central defender to Celtic, on the condition that they sign more defenders before the transfer window closes. If the West London club approves a second consecutive loan to Celtic Park, they are required to include clauses based on appearances to ensure he receives playing time. Additionally, Brentford has the option to recall Benjamin Arthur in January if he fails to make a sufficient number of starts, and should wait for a minimum of two weeks to evaluate all available offers before reaching a decision.
Brentford rejected a bid of approximately £7m from Celtic for defender Benjamin Arthur, as he is considered part of the Premier League club’s plans. While Brentford have stated that Arthur is not for sale, they might approve another loan for the 20-year-old. Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider reports that an impending deal at Brentford could result in Benjamin Arthur returning to Celtic. It is also reported that Arthur was at Lennoxtown during the pre-season and was seen wearing Celtic colours. Celtic may have registered their interest in a loan deal for the player.
Brentford rejected a bid of approximately £7m from Celtic for defender Benjamin Arthur, as he is considered part of the Premier League club’s plans. While Brentford have stated that Arthur is not for sale, they might approve another loan for the 20-year-old. Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider reports that an impending deal at Brentford could result in Benjamin Arthur returning to Celtic. It is also reported that Arthur was at Lennoxtown during the pre-season and was seen wearing Celtic colours. Celtic may have registered their interest in a loan deal for the player.
According to sources for Football Insider, Brentford may allow Benjamin Arthur to re-join Celtic on loan this summer. The Bees are prepared to consider another loan exit for the 20-year-old, but any move is likely to be dependent on Keith Andrews adding more defensive options to his squad. Martin O'Neill has indicated that he is keen to reunite with Benjamin Arthur and has been the primary driver of Celtic's attempts to take him back this summer. For Celtic, a second loan deal remains their most likely way of taking Arthur back to Glasgow, but it will be highly dependent on Brentford's business.
According to sources for Football Insider, Brentford may allow Benjamin Arthur to re-join Celtic on loan this summer. The Bees are prepared to consider another loan exit for the 20-year-old, but any move is likely to be dependent on Keith Andrews adding more defensive options to his squad. Martin O'Neill has indicated that he is keen to reunite with Benjamin Arthur and has been the primary driver of Celtic's attempts to take him back this summer. For Celtic, a second loan deal remains their most likely way of taking Arthur back to Glasgow, but it will be highly dependent on Brentford's business.
The Premier League club Brentford rejected a bid for defender Benjamin Arthur. Despite the bid, Martin O'Neill has declared that he is content to work with the four central defenders currently at Celtic.
The Premier League club Brentford rejected a bid for defender Benjamin Arthur. Despite the bid, Martin O'Neill has declared that he is content to work with the four central defenders currently at Celtic.
Brentford rejected an approach from Celtic to sign defender Benjamin Arthur on a permanent deal. According to The Richmond and Twickenham Times, the approach was immediately rejected by Brentford. Benjamin Arthur joined Martin O’Neill’s side on loan in February, making six appearances in all competitions. It is understood that Brentford has a very high valuation of Arthur and considers him part of their future plans. Last summer, Benjamin Arthur signed a new contract until the summer of 2031, which includes the option of an additional year. Arthur had been assumed to be valued in the £20m range as a potential future superstar, and a bid in excess of the £11m for Kasper Hogh would be needed to begin negotiations with Brentford. A further loan deal on deadline day appears more likely, but it also appears that Arthur could be required by Brentford for the start of the season.
Brentford rejected an approach from Celtic to sign defender Benjamin Arthur on a permanent deal. According to The Richmond and Twickenham Times, the approach was immediately rejected by Brentford. Benjamin Arthur joined Martin O’Neill’s side on loan in February, making six appearances in all competitions. It is understood that Brentford has a very high valuation of Arthur and considers him part of their future plans. Last summer, Benjamin Arthur signed a new contract until the summer of 2031, which includes the option of an additional year. Arthur had been assumed to be valued in the £20m range as a potential future superstar, and a bid in excess of the £11m for Kasper Hogh would be needed to begin negotiations with Brentford. A further loan deal on deadline day appears more likely, but it also appears that Arthur could be required by Brentford for the start of the season.
Celtic's approach to sign Benjamin Arthur on a permanent deal was immediately rejected by Brentford. Uzzi Majid reported this on X, and stated that the Premier League club considers the 20-year-old English defender untouchable and part of their future plans. Majid also added that Arthur is likely to stay with his current club for now, as Sepp van den Berg is reportedly set to be out for two to three months. Arthur signed a new contract last summer running until 2031. He had been on a short-term loan at Celtic since February, making six appearances. The defender has one cap for England U20, made four Premiership appearances for Brentford in the 2025/2026 season, and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €100k.
Celtic's approach to sign Benjamin Arthur on a permanent deal was immediately rejected by Brentford. Uzzi Majid reported this on X, and stated that the Premier League club considers the 20-year-old English defender untouchable and part of their future plans. Majid also added that Arthur is likely to stay with his current club for now, as Sepp van den Berg is reportedly set to be out for two to three months. Arthur signed a new contract last summer running until 2031. He had been on a short-term loan at Celtic since February, making six appearances. The defender has one cap for England U20, made four Premiership appearances for Brentford in the 2025/2026 season, and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €100k.
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