Celtic Soaring this season. Although they recently suffered a modest defeat in the last Old Firm derby, they are still comfortably ahead in the title race. Scottish Premier League address.
The Hoops also added to their trophy cabinet by winning the League Cup and are making a strong run in the UEFA Champions Leaguewhere he lost only one of his six matches in the league stage and achieved unforgettable victories against RB Leipzig and Slovan Bratislava, Leaving them in a playoff spot.
Although there doesn't seem to be an immediate need for it Brendan Rodgers To strengthen their squad ahead of the second half of the season, Celtic are said to be interested in a number of players.
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Among those who will be linked with a move to Parkhead is Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen, Chelsea Carne ChukwuemekaAnd Ajax star Benjamin Dahirovic.
Kieran Tierney is also expected to make an exciting return To his boyhood club, five years after he left to join Arsenal.
As is always the case at any football club, arrival means there will inevitably be departures. Here, we've put together a list of players who could realistically leave Celtic this month to make way for potential new additions.
1
Luis Palma
Related to: Olympiacos
Luis Palma arrived at Celtic Park in August 2023 for The fee is £3.5 million He enjoyed a strong first season with the Hoops, scoring six goals and providing nine assists in 24 Scottish Premiership appearances.
However, the Honduran winger has found it difficult to get minutes this season, starting just once in the top flight.
according to PressFor every sports witness, Lama could decide to move away from Scotland In January, with Greek side Olympiacos and two unnamed teams from Major League Soccer interested in his services.
Palma's father, Enrique, also recently opened up to the possibility of his son moving from Celtic, saying: Ten diary In October: “He will be at Celtic now and focus on the rest of the year and there may be a sale, but what happens to him will depend on his work.”
2
Odin Thiago Holm
Associated with: LAFC
Palma is not the only Celtic star linked with a move to Major League Soccer.
According to Daily Mail reporter Stephen McGowan, Los Angeles FC is close to securing a loan deal for midfielder Odin Thiago Holmwho played just 24 minutes of football for Rodgers this season.
McGowan claims Los Angeles initially wanted to sign Palma, but after they were unable to secure a deal, they were offered Holm instead. Having recently lost two loan midfielders, they decided to accept.
The MLS transfer window is open much longer than in European leagues, with clubs often having until late April to do their business.
3
Daniel Cummings
Associated with: Bologna, Club Brugge, Salzburg
Striker Daniel Cummings is one of Celtic's promising young talents.
Cummings, 18, has scored 24 goals in 24 appearances for Celtic B this season, including 18 goals in 17 matches in the Lower League – a figure that makes him the best player of all time. Section top scorer. Earlier this year, Youth teamwho scouts Scotland's next big stars, described Cummings as “very good for the Lowland League” and praised him for his “fantastic runs” and “amazing batting”.
However, according to Scottish journalist Anthony Joseph, the Hoops could lose him soon, with a report in December citing Bologna, Club Brugge and Salzburg. Everyone sent officials to monitor the attacker At work in the final weeks before a possible move.
Joseph stated that a number of Premier League clubs are also monitoring the teenager, whose contract with Celtic expires at the end of the season.
4
Stephen Welsh
Related to: KV Mechelen
Defender Stephen Welsh has struggled for regular playing time for Celtic this season, managing just one start in both the Scottish Premiership and Scottish League Cup – and Rodgers now appears ready to let him go.
According to a recent report by the Daily Record newspaper, the Welshman, who is under contract with Celtic until the summer of 2027, is… He is being chased by Belgian side KV Mechelenwho have already made two offers.
The Hoops are now “ready” to agree to a loan move so the 24-year-old can play regular football, the publication says.
It remains to be seen whether Wales want to go to Belgium. Upon signing a new contract with Celtic in 2023, the defender, who came through the club's academy, said he wanted to be at Parkhead for “At least four more years, hopefully.”.
5
Alexander Barnabas
Related to: International
Alexander Barnabas He was never able to establish himself He joined Celtic after his £3.75m move from Argentine side Lanus in 2022, but has excelled since moving to Internacional on loan in March 2024.
Since the move, the 24-year-old has made 25 appearances in Brazil, scoring three goals and providing five assists.
Internacional President Alessandro Barcelos recently confirmed in the last few weeks that negotiations are now underway for Make Burnaby's move permanentwith Globo Sport report Previously, Celtic had reduced their asking price 8 million pounds sterling to £4.1 million to facilitate this.
However, it is clear that Hoops will instead demand a percentage of any future sale, claims Globo Esporte.
Bernabe himself is loving life with Inter, and recently said he hopes to see him perform well for the club He was called up to the Argentina national team for the first time in the near future.
“We are a great team, World Cup holders and Copa America champions, so of course I know it will be very difficult for me to be called up to the squad,” he said. “But no one tells me I can't aim for it. I certainly hope, with my recent form, it will be my turn soon.”
He added: “Here in Brazil I play almost every three days, and this is a real challenge and requires a lot of effort. But I am very happy with my level.”
