Football Insider revealed on 20 March that Celtic are interested in signing Damian Bobadilla and have been impressed by his performances for Sao Paulo. Celtic are set to monitor his performances as he prepares to represent Paraguay at the World Cup this summer. On the Transfer Insider podcast, it was stated that it will be a difficult deal for Celtic to complete because of rival interest from Brighton, Brentford, and Real Betis, who have the finances to outbid Celtic.

Nathan Joyes of the Copa Club told 67 Hail Hail that Damian Bobadilla is ready for a move to Europe and that the departure of manager Crespo could accelerate things. The manager's exit may allow Celtic to make a move for Bobadilla, as the incoming manager at Sao Paulo might not value the player, potentially facilitating a transfer.

Nathan Joyes stated that Sao Paulo will not want to lose Damian Bobadilla, but a sizeable bid could force the club to sell him. Joyes expects that an amount in the region of €7-10m plus add-ons could be enough to sign Damian Bobadilla.

Celtic have extensively scouted 24-year-old Paraguayan international Damian Bobadilla in recent months as they look for midfield reinforcements. Celtic is one of several European clubs interested in the player, whose value is approximately €12 million. It is reported that Brighton, Real Betis, and Como, which is Cesc Fabregas' club, have also shown preliminary interest by contacting his agents. Enquiries have been made to the player's representatives instead of the club, and talks are still at an exploratory stage. Sao Paulo has denied that they have received any formal approaches. The club is said to be intent on keeping Bobadilla for the upcoming Copa Libertadores campaign unless a compelling offer is made. Bobadilla, who has 17 caps and one goal for Paraguay, joined São Paulo from Cerro Porteño in January 2024 for a fee that was reported to be €2.7 million, and his contract runs until the end of 2027. This season, he has made 9 appearances in the Campeonato Paulista, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. His market value is currently €4.00m, according to Transfermarkt.