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.