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Miguel Chaiwa Transfer from Hibernian to Celtic
Celtic hope to replace Arne Engels this summer, with Niko Sigur, Gvidas Gineitis and Miguel Chaiwa all believed to be targets.
Celtic hope to replace Arne Engels this summer, with Niko Sigur, Gvidas Gineitis and Miguel Chaiwa all believed to be targets.
Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa is linked with Celtic, who are assessing their options. Chaiwa has already played in Conference League qualifiers this season and consequently would not be available to Celtic for the Champions League play-off tie. Celtic are familiar with the player due to previous interest.
Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa is linked with Celtic, who are assessing their options. Chaiwa has already played in Conference League qualifiers this season and consequently would not be available to Celtic for the Champions League play-off tie. Celtic are familiar with the player due to previous interest.
Miguel Chaiwa's agent, Boudjemai Youcef, stated that he believes Hibernian could be prepared to sell the player to Celtic for £3 million, despite reports placing Hibernian's valuation above £4 million. Youcef told CeltsAreHere that for £3 million, Chaiwa can go to Celtic. There have been no fresh talks between Celtic and Hibs since May, but Chaiwa remains keen on joining the club. The player is under contract at Easter Road until May 2028, and there is no indication at this stage that fresh negotiations have started.
Miguel Chaiwa's agent, Boudjemai Youcef, stated that he believes Hibernian could be prepared to sell the player to Celtic for £3 million, despite reports placing Hibernian's valuation above £4 million. Youcef told CeltsAreHere that for £3 million, Chaiwa can go to Celtic. There have been no fresh talks between Celtic and Hibs since May, but Chaiwa remains keen on joining the club. The player is under contract at Easter Road until May 2028, and there is no indication at this stage that fresh negotiations have started.
Hibs reportedly maintain their £4 million valuation of Miguel Chaiwa. Celtic remain interested in the player, according to The Herald. Interested clubs across Europe have reportedly indicated they will pay £3 million for the player.
Hibs reportedly maintain their £4 million valuation of Miguel Chaiwa. Celtic remain interested in the player, according to The Herald. Interested clubs across Europe have reportedly indicated they will pay £3 million for the player.
Hibernian want more than £4 million for their midfielder Miguel Chaiwa. The Scottish champions remain interested in the player and might attempt to sign him if their negotiations with Torino for Gvidas Ginetis are unsuccessful. Hibernian previously rejected Celtic's bid for Chaiwa in the January window.
Hibernian want more than £4 million for their midfielder Miguel Chaiwa. The Scottish champions remain interested in the player and might attempt to sign him if their negotiations with Torino for Gvidas Ginetis are unsuccessful. Hibernian previously rejected Celtic's bid for Chaiwa in the January window.
Miguel Chaiwa remains keen on joining Celtic. The Hibernian midfielder’s camp has made it clear that he is still strongly pushing for a move to Parkhead. His agent told CeltsAreHere that Celtic is a big club and you don’t turn that down, adding that the player wants to go there. Chaiwa’s representative confirmed that there had been contact earlier in the summer and that the last Celtic approach came in May. According to CeltsAreHere, Hibs were looking for around £4-5 million earlier this summer. Chaiwa’s representative has now indicated that figure could be lowered if Celtic decide to resume negotiations. No new asking price has been given, and any deal would still require an agreement between Celtic and Hibs.
Miguel Chaiwa remains keen on joining Celtic. The Hibernian midfielder’s camp has made it clear that he is still strongly pushing for a move to Parkhead. His agent told CeltsAreHere that Celtic is a big club and you don’t turn that down, adding that the player wants to go there. Chaiwa’s representative confirmed that there had been contact earlier in the summer and that the last Celtic approach came in May. According to CeltsAreHere, Hibs were looking for around £4-5 million earlier this summer. Chaiwa’s representative has now indicated that figure could be lowered if Celtic decide to resume negotiations. No new asking price has been given, and any deal would still require an agreement between Celtic and Hibs.
According to CeltsAreHere, Celtic made a bid for Miguel Chaiwa towards the end of May, but that offer did not lead to a deal. It is understood a fee between £4m and £5m would be enough to complete a deal.
According to CeltsAreHere, Celtic made a bid for Miguel Chaiwa towards the end of May, but that offer did not lead to a deal. It is understood a fee between £4m and £5m would be enough to complete a deal.
Celtic have been interested in Miguel Chaiwa for months, with previous discussions about a possible move not resulting in an agreement. Hibernian have informed interested clubs that Miguel Chaiwa is not for sale and have already rejected two significant offers for him. According to Edinburgh Evening News, the club is believed to value Chaiwa at approximately £7 million. As reported by CeltsAreHere, Chaiwa remains open to joining Celtic if the clubs can agree on a deal.
Celtic have been interested in Miguel Chaiwa for months, with previous discussions about a possible move not resulting in an agreement. Hibernian have informed interested clubs that Miguel Chaiwa is not for sale and have already rejected two significant offers for him. According to Edinburgh Evening News, the club is believed to value Chaiwa at approximately £7 million. As reported by CeltsAreHere, Chaiwa remains open to joining Celtic if the clubs can agree on a deal.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, Celtic has been following Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa for a longer period. It is reported that Club Brugge, Genoa, and Toulouse also have an interest in him. Hibernian reportedly prefers to sell Chaiwa to a foreign club rather than to another club in Scotland. Because multiple clubs are interested, the price is expected to increase from the approximately 800,000 euro Hibernian paid for him. Chaiwa was given a long contract and there is no official asking price at this time.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, Celtic has been following Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa for a longer period. It is reported that Club Brugge, Genoa, and Toulouse also have an interest in him. Hibernian reportedly prefers to sell Chaiwa to a foreign club rather than to another club in Scotland. Because multiple clubs are interested, the price is expected to increase from the approximately 800,000 euro Hibernian paid for him. Chaiwa was given a long contract and there is no official asking price at this time.
According to the Daily Record, talk of Celtic's interest in Miguel Chaiwa has decreased. The report suggests it would not be a surprise if they made a move for the player, who is expected to attract significant interest this summer. A transfer for Chaiwa would cost more than £3m.
According to the Daily Record, talk of Celtic's interest in Miguel Chaiwa has decreased. The report suggests it would not be a surprise if they made a move for the player, who is expected to attract significant interest this summer. A transfer for Chaiwa would cost more than £3m.
According to Transferwatcher Rudy Galetti, Celtic continues to be interested in Miguel Chaiwa. Hibernian FC's preference is to keep him, but the club would possibly favour selling abroad over selling to a Scottish rival.
According to Transferwatcher Rudy Galetti, Celtic continues to be interested in Miguel Chaiwa. Hibernian FC's preference is to keep him, but the club would possibly favour selling abroad over selling to a Scottish rival.
David Gray stated he is not surprised about interest in Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa, with the player being linked to Celtic this summer. According to reports, Celtic had held talks with Hibs and the player over a transfer this summer.
David Gray stated he is not surprised about interest in Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa, with the player being linked to Celtic this summer. According to reports, Celtic had held talks with Hibs and the player over a transfer this summer.
TEAMtalk sources state that Celtic is among several sides interested in Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa, and that the situation is not yet advanced. Discussions regarding a move to Celtic took place in January but stopped due to a disagreement over valuation. Renewed contact in recent weeks suggests that progress has been made. Miguel Chaiwa has a strong interest in the move and considers Parkhead a suitable place for his career development because of the regular European football on offer. A fee of approximately £1 million to £2 million could be sufficient to sign the midfielder.
TEAMtalk sources state that Celtic is among several sides interested in Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa, and that the situation is not yet advanced. Discussions regarding a move to Celtic took place in January but stopped due to a disagreement over valuation. Renewed contact in recent weeks suggests that progress has been made. Miguel Chaiwa has a strong interest in the move and considers Parkhead a suitable place for his career development because of the regular European football on offer. A fee of approximately £1 million to £2 million could be sufficient to sign the midfielder.
Celtic and Hibernian have held discussions regarding midfielder Miguel Chaiwa in January and again more recently. The initial negotiations during the winter window ceased as no agreement was reached. It is understood that Hibernian placed a higher valuation on the player than Celtic was prepared to meet. Further contact between the clubs has occurred in recent weeks, and dialogue between both sides is ongoing, although there is still no agreement in place. Chaiwa is understood to be open to joining Celtic.
Celtic and Hibernian have held discussions regarding midfielder Miguel Chaiwa in January and again more recently. The initial negotiations during the winter window ceased as no agreement was reached. It is understood that Hibernian placed a higher valuation on the player than Celtic was prepared to meet. Further contact between the clubs has occurred in recent weeks, and dialogue between both sides is ongoing, although there is still no agreement in place. Chaiwa is understood to be open to joining Celtic.
According to The Herald, Celtic are now ready to make a move to sign Miguel Chaiwa from Hibernian at the end of the season. The Herald also states he would be an instant upgrade in midfield. Last month, BBC Sport's Kenny Crawford praised Chaiwa for what Crawford described as a complete performance against Celtic.
According to The Herald, Celtic are now ready to make a move to sign Miguel Chaiwa from Hibernian at the end of the season. The Herald also states he would be an instant upgrade in midfield. Last month, BBC Sport's Kenny Crawford praised Chaiwa for what Crawford described as a complete performance against Celtic.
Celtic continue to monitor Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa after having interest in the January window. Hibernian are not in a hurry to sell and will seek another substantial fee, following the sale of striker Kieron Bowie to Verona for £6m.
Celtic continue to monitor Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa after having interest in the January window. Hibernian are not in a hurry to sell and will seek another substantial fee, following the sale of striker Kieron Bowie to Verona for £6m.
Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa, who can play in a box to box role or as a number six, is being considered as a replacement if Arne Engels departs. Transfer reporter Pete O'Rourke revealed on X that Celtic are considering a move for the Hibernian midfielder if they decide to sell Arne Engels, who is a target for Nottingham Forest.
Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa, who can play in a box to box role or as a number six, is being considered as a replacement if Arne Engels departs. Transfer reporter Pete O'Rourke revealed on X that Celtic are considering a move for the Hibernian midfielder if they decide to sell Arne Engels, who is a target for Nottingham Forest.
Celtic have been linked with Hibs midfielder Miguel Chaiwa, a 21-year-old Zambia international who moved to the Easter Road club from Young Boys last summer in a significant six-figure deal. Celtic are very keen on the player, and Serie A strugglers Fiorentina also hold an interest. Chaiwa has 16 caps for his country and his contract at Hibernian runs until May 2028. His current market value is €1.20m, according to Transfermarkt, and in the 2025/2026 Scottish Premiership season he has made 12 appearances, scoring one goal.
Celtic have been linked with Hibs midfielder Miguel Chaiwa, a 21-year-old Zambia international who moved to the Easter Road club from Young Boys last summer in a significant six-figure deal. Celtic are very keen on the player, and Serie A strugglers Fiorentina also hold an interest. Chaiwa has 16 caps for his country and his contract at Hibernian runs until May 2028. His current market value is €1.20m, according to Transfermarkt, and in the 2025/2026 Scottish Premiership season he has made 12 appearances, scoring one goal.
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