After talks with Torino for Gvidas Gineitis stalled, Celtic are reportedly considering 26-year-old central midfielder Will Smallbone as an alternative. Celtic are looking to sign the former Southampton player on a free transfer. The Ireland international has been a free agent since the beginning of July and is a player of interest to the club. It is not yet clear if Celtic will make an official approach. Because Smallbone is without a club, a deal would not need to be completed before the transfer deadline. The midfielder has 15 caps for Ireland, and his current market value is €3.50m according to Transfermarkt. Several English clubs, including Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion, and Burnley, have also been linked with him.