When Celtic will 'move forward' to sign Balikwisha
Those claims have since been refuted by Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, who says that Celtic will move forward to sign Balikwisha, depending on whether they qualify for the Champions League.
🔴⚪️ Despite reports, Southampton FC hasn't expressed any formal interest for Michel Ange Baliwkisha.
🍀 Player's still a target for Celtic FC who's likely to move forward in case of #UCL qualification.
⏳ Wait&See… #mercato #SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/VbDbMyXiR1 — Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) August 2, 2025
Balikwisha missed the majority of last season through injury, but still managed to score four goals and set up three in 17 appearances for Royal Antwerp.
With Brendan Rodgers on the lookout for a winger, or perhaps even two, before the end of the window, the 24-year-old could be an option.
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This latest update comes after Celtic boss Rodgers opened up on transfers on Friday as his side prepare to kick off their Scottish Premiership campaign.
He said: "We've still got a wee bit of work to do. I think that it's a huge credit to the guys who are here and how well they've worked. But the squad will hopefully look different again come the end of the window.
"We know the work that we need to do, and it's my responsibility to convince the club that we really need them. I'm not doing that job as well as maybe what I can, but I will continue to pursue that because it's something that's important for us."
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