Latest News
Callum McGregor leaving Celtic?
A transfer of Callum McGregor to Al Qadsiah will not proceed this summer as the club has already reached its foreign player limit. The Saudi Pro League permits clubs to have up to 10 non-native players, a limit that Al Qadsiah has met.
A transfer of Callum McGregor to Al Qadsiah will not proceed this summer as the club has already reached its foreign player limit. The Saudi Pro League permits clubs to have up to 10 non-native players, a limit that Al Qadsiah has met.
Brendan Rodgers is interested in signing the Parkhead skipper this summer as he plans significant changes at Al-Qadsiah. Reports in the Middle East state that Rodgers is currently evaluating his squad as he considers his foreign player options while intensifying the club's summer plans. Asharq Al-Awsat reports the Irishman is keen to free up two spaces for lucrative offers to new, high-profile players.
Brendan Rodgers is interested in signing the Parkhead skipper this summer as he plans significant changes at Al-Qadsiah. Reports in the Middle East state that Rodgers is currently evaluating his squad as he considers his foreign player options while intensifying the club's summer plans. Asharq Al-Awsat reports the Irishman is keen to free up two spaces for lucrative offers to new, high-profile players.
Martin O’Neill confirmed he plans to meet with Callum McGregor to discuss the Celtic captain’s future amid ongoing speculation over a possible move to Saudi Arabia. O’Neill stated that McGregor has not hinted to him that he currently wants to leave, which O'Neill said would be a bad blow. He added that he will tell McGregor that they want him at the football club but acknowledged that if a mind-boggling offer is made, it becomes a different issue. O’Neill made it clear McGregor has not raised the subject himself. Rumours linking the midfielder with Al-Qadsiah have resurfaced in recent weeks. The speculation increased after McGregor changed representation to join the same agency as his former manager Brendan Rodgers. A photograph of the Celtic captain alongside Rodgers' son, Anton, also furthered the rumours.
Martin O’Neill confirmed he plans to meet with Callum McGregor to discuss the Celtic captain’s future amid ongoing speculation over a possible move to Saudi Arabia. O’Neill stated that McGregor has not hinted to him that he currently wants to leave, which O'Neill said would be a bad blow. He added that he will tell McGregor that they want him at the football club but acknowledged that if a mind-boggling offer is made, it becomes a different issue. O’Neill made it clear McGregor has not raised the subject himself. Rumours linking the midfielder with Al-Qadsiah have resurfaced in recent weeks. The speculation increased after McGregor changed representation to join the same agency as his former manager Brendan Rodgers. A photograph of the Celtic captain alongside Rodgers' son, Anton, also furthered the rumours.
Callum McGregor is now represented by Unique Sports Group, the same agency as Brendan Rodgers. McGregor's name continues to be linked with Saudi Arabia, and rumours have focused on Al-Qadsiah, where Rodgers is in charge. There is no confirmed formal offer for Callum McGregor.
Callum McGregor is now represented by Unique Sports Group, the same agency as Brendan Rodgers. McGregor's name continues to be linked with Saudi Arabia, and rumours have focused on Al-Qadsiah, where Rodgers is in charge. There is no confirmed formal offer for Callum McGregor.
Callum McGregor matches the type of targets that Brendan Rodgers has given to Al-Qadsiah chiefs to recruit this summer. Reports suggest that Rodgers wants the Saudi club to make a bid for the captain. This would be the second time Rodgers has attempted to sign the 32-year-old, having made efforts to sign him for Leicester City in 2019. Celtic are expected to try to retain McGregor if an offer from the Middle East is made, as the midfielder has two years remaining on his contract and is considered unlikely to be eager to leave. The player has attempted to reduce speculation about his future in recent months.
Callum McGregor matches the type of targets that Brendan Rodgers has given to Al-Qadsiah chiefs to recruit this summer. Reports suggest that Rodgers wants the Saudi club to make a bid for the captain. This would be the second time Rodgers has attempted to sign the 32-year-old, having made efforts to sign him for Leicester City in 2019. Celtic are expected to try to retain McGregor if an offer from the Middle East is made, as the midfielder has two years remaining on his contract and is considered unlikely to be eager to leave. The player has attempted to reduce speculation about his future in recent months.
The Daily Record reports on the potential summer departure of Callum McGregor, who has been linked with a move to join former boss Brendan Rodgers in Saudi Arabia. The 32-year-old stated he is not seeking a departure, but he will not stay at Celtic if the club cannot meet his ambition to compete at the highest level. McGregor revealed he has already held talks with the Celtic hierarchy regarding plans for the summer.
The Daily Record reports on the potential summer departure of Callum McGregor, who has been linked with a move to join former boss Brendan Rodgers in Saudi Arabia. The 32-year-old stated he is not seeking a departure, but he will not stay at Celtic if the club cannot meet his ambition to compete at the highest level. McGregor revealed he has already held talks with the Celtic hierarchy regarding plans for the summer.
Callum McGregor was linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in January to play under former Parkhead boss Brendan Rodgers at Al Qadsiah. Despite not moving, the long-term future of the player, who is contracted until 2028, remains a source of speculation ahead of significant changes to the squad this summer.
Callum McGregor was linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in January to play under former Parkhead boss Brendan Rodgers at Al Qadsiah. Despite not moving, the long-term future of the player, who is contracted until 2028, remains a source of speculation ahead of significant changes to the squad this summer.
Callum McGregor has dismissed the idea of a move to join his former manager Brendan Rodgers at Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah, stating that he is staying where he is.
Callum McGregor has dismissed the idea of a move to join his former manager Brendan Rodgers at Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah, stating that he is staying where he is.
It was stated that there has been no need to speak to Callum McGregor regarding rumours of interest from Saudi Arabia and that he loves his situation at Celtic. It was also stated that if he were to leave in this transfer window, it would be a major shock and disappointment.
It was stated that there has been no need to speak to Callum McGregor regarding rumours of interest from Saudi Arabia and that he loves his situation at Celtic. It was also stated that if he were to leave in this transfer window, it would be a major shock and disappointment.
Callum McGregor has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, and it is believed that Brendan Rodgers is keen on signing him for Al-Qadsiah. Former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson told Football Insider that McGregor could earn up to four times his current salary at Celtic. Borson said that if the player wants to go and the fee is right for Celtic, that would not be a challenge for the Saudi club. He also revealed a potential tax issue for players moving to Saudi, stating that a player has to stay out of the country for a period of at least two years to be clear on the tax, which is not straightforward. Additionally, former Aberdeen CEO Keith Wyness told Football Insider he expects McGregor to complete a move to Saudi following Rodgers’s appointment.
Callum McGregor has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, and it is believed that Brendan Rodgers is keen on signing him for Al-Qadsiah. Former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson told Football Insider that McGregor could earn up to four times his current salary at Celtic. Borson said that if the player wants to go and the fee is right for Celtic, that would not be a challenge for the Saudi club. He also revealed a potential tax issue for players moving to Saudi, stating that a player has to stay out of the country for a period of at least two years to be clear on the tax, which is not straightforward. Additionally, former Aberdeen CEO Keith Wyness told Football Insider he expects McGregor to complete a move to Saudi following Rodgers’s appointment.
It is reported that Brendan Rodgers is keen to bring Callum McGregor to Al-Qadsiah in January. Peter Grant believes the decision on a potential move will ultimately be made by McGregor. Grant stated that if McGregor receives an offer of a very large amount of money, he might prefer to wait until the summer should he decide to leave.
It is reported that Brendan Rodgers is keen to bring Callum McGregor to Al-Qadsiah in January. Peter Grant believes the decision on a potential move will ultimately be made by McGregor. Grant stated that if McGregor receives an offer of a very large amount of money, he might prefer to wait until the summer should he decide to leave.
Brendan Rodgers wants his new club, Al-Qadsiah, to make an ambitious bid to sign captain Callum McGregor and for him to be one of his first signings. Al-Riyadh report that Rodgers was promised administrative support and stability in the market for his desired targets, adding that large financial support was offered as a key factor in a potential reunion with McGregor in the Middle East.
Brendan Rodgers wants his new club, Al-Qadsiah, to make an ambitious bid to sign captain Callum McGregor and for him to be one of his first signings. Al-Riyadh report that Rodgers was promised administrative support and stability in the market for his desired targets, adding that large financial support was offered as a key factor in a potential reunion with McGregor in the Middle East.
Brendan Rodgers is planning a bid to bring Scottish defensive midfielder Callum McGregor, 32, to Saudi Arabia. Rodgers wants to sign captain McGregor for his new club, Al-Qadsiah, and is personally advocating for the transfer. It is claimed that this would be the second time Rodgers has attempted to sign McGregor, having made efforts to sign him for Leicester in 2019. It is also stated that Celtic are prepared to make an effort to retain McGregor, even if an offer from the Middle East that is considered life-changing is made for him. McGregor has two-and-a-half years left on his contract and is not thought to be eager to leave. The possibility of a reunion with Rodgers and a significant financial offer is mentioned as a potential factor. The Scotland international has 63 caps and 3 goals for his country. In the current 2025/2026 season, McGregor has made 16 appearances in the Scottish Premiership, scoring 2 goals. His Transfermarkt market value is €4.50m.
Brendan Rodgers is planning a bid to bring Scottish defensive midfielder Callum McGregor, 32, to Saudi Arabia. Rodgers wants to sign captain McGregor for his new club, Al-Qadsiah, and is personally advocating for the transfer. It is claimed that this would be the second time Rodgers has attempted to sign McGregor, having made efforts to sign him for Leicester in 2019. It is also stated that Celtic are prepared to make an effort to retain McGregor, even if an offer from the Middle East that is considered life-changing is made for him. McGregor has two-and-a-half years left on his contract and is not thought to be eager to leave. The possibility of a reunion with Rodgers and a significant financial offer is mentioned as a potential factor. The Scotland international has 63 caps and 3 goals for his country. In the current 2025/2026 season, McGregor has made 16 appearances in the Scottish Premiership, scoring 2 goals. His Transfermarkt market value is €4.50m.
Follow Rumours
View transfer rumours on our TikTok, Instagram and X.