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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Major Michel-Ange Balikwisha to Celtic update as agent speaks out on potential transfer deal and reveals player's stance
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MICHEL-ANGE BALIKWISHA has been a constant name in the Celtic transfer circles for much of the past year. But it looks like the Hoops might be no closer to landing the winger. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 3 Michel-Ange Balikwisha has been consistently linked with a move to Celtic Credit: AFP 3 Brendan Rodgers will want to add attacking reinforcements this summer Credit: Getty Celtic are in the market for attacking reinforcements this summer, and the wide areas are likely to be a priority. Nicolas Kuhn has left Parkhead to join Como while big January signing Jota is out injured until next year. Celtic's link to Antwerp attacker Balikwisha just hasn't gone away. Fuel was added to the fire last week too when the 24-year old sat out training with the Belgian club. He has, however, gone on to feature in their pre-season matches. Earlier this month, reports out of the country suggested that the Hoops were getting close to an agreement with Antwerp for Balikwisha. However, that might not be the case after all. Balikwisha's agent has claimed the player would be interested in a move to Celtic. But he says that there are NO conversations between the clubs regarding the player. Agent Jibril Rekkab told the Daily Record: "Michel-Ange is not closed to the idea of joining Celtic, but the club would still have to come forward. Inside ex-Celtic and Scotland star's £3m property empire as free agent spends almost £1m on two properties in St Andrews "No discussions are underway." Over the weekend, Antwerp boss Stefan Wils admitted Balikwisha could be sold. Celtic bid farewell to yet another winger at the beginning of this week. Luis Palma sealed a loan move to Polish champions Lech Poznan on Monday. The Honduras international was largely frozen out under Brendan Rodgers last season and spent the second half of the campaign on loan at Olympiacos. But the Greek giants neglected to sign the 25-year old permanently and he'll now be playing his football in Poland instead. Palma could be thrust straight into the action tonight when Lech Poznan take on Icelandic champions Breidablik in a Champions League qualifier. 3 Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Record
a day ago
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- Daily Record
Celtic hit the button on Michel Ange Balikwisha transfer as signing chase reaches climax
Antwerp have been holding out but now the Premiership champions are primed to push for the winger they covet most Celtic are set to up the ante to try to finally seal a move for Michel-Ange Balikwisha. The Hoops have been in talks with club officials at Royal Antwerp to land the winger over multiple weeks. Antwerp boss Stef Wils admitted publicly at the weekend that his star man wanted to make the move to the Premiership champions. The issue is that Celtic's offers so far have been below the Belgian side's valuation but the Hoops are hoping that a deal can be struck somewhere in between and are pushing for the outcome. They also know Balikwisha is in the last year of his contract and if they don't sell in this window they his value will plummet. Celtic have been keen on the 24-year-old for more than a year and were ready to move before he suffered his last injury. Celtic have already sold Nicolas Kuhn to Italian side for more than £17 million to further boost the club's coffers. Balikwisha operates primarily on the left wing and his signing would be a statement of intent days after Brendan Rodgers appealed for added firepower in the final third with Jota missing until 2026. Balikwisha's agent Jibril Rekkab – speaking exclusively to Record Sport – was keen to play it cool. However, we understand Celtic are primed to strike. Rekkab said: "Michel-Ange is not closed to the idea of joining Celtic, but the club would still have to come forward. No discussions are underway." You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Celtic page, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to your phone. Join our Celtic community here.
Glasgow Times
a day ago
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- Glasgow Times
Celtic transfer latest as agent gives Balikwisha update
The Royal Antwerp winger has been a target for some time but the player's agent has confirmed there are no discussions. The 24-year-old has been on the radar since last year and was believed to be a potential signing until he sustained an injury. The latest speculation suggested a move could be imminent, with Antwerp's manager Stef Wils indicating an exit for the player was "very possible." Balikwisha is in the final year of his contract, and the Belgian club are open to selling to generate funds. He said: "Michel-Ange is not closed to the idea of joining Celtic, but the club would still have to come forward. "No discussions are underway." [[Celtic]] manager Brendan Rodgers is keen to strengthen his squad, particularly in the winger position, after selling Nicolas Kuhn to Como for £17 million. However, no approach has been made for Balikwisha yet.
The National
a day ago
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- The National
Michel-Ange Balikwisha's agent gives clarity on Celtic talk
The Royal Antwerp winger has been on Brendan Rodgers' radar for some time and it has been claimed talks have been ongoing with a view to bringing him to Glasgow. They were taking a look last summer and in January and were believed to be ready to move until he picked up an injury. The latest update suggested there could be movement soon as the Belgian side's manager Stef Wils claimed an exit from the club for the 24-year-old was "very possible." Read more: Balikwisha is in the last year of his contract and Antwerp are happy to try and cash in to raise much needed funds to bring in players of their own. However, things may not be as far down the road as had been thought. The player's agent, Jibril Rekkab, has told the Daily Record that Balikwisha would be open to making the move. However, he says there are no current talks between the parties and Celtic would have to submit an approach to get the ball rolling. He said: "Michel-Ange is not closed to the idea of joining Celtic, but the club would still have to come forward. No discussions are underway." Brendan Rodgers wants to sign wingers after selling Nicolas Kuhn to Como for £17million.
Daily Record
2 days ago
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- Daily Record
Michel Ange Balikwisha to Celtic transfer addressed by agent as winger's private feelings made clear
The winger is in demand this summer and Royal Antwerp look to boost their coffers Royal Antwerp winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha's agent has lifted the lid on a potential move to Celtic. Brendan Rodgers is looking to add more firepower to his frontline - with a new winger on the Parkhead shopping list this summer. Reports in Belgium had suggested that 24-year-old Baliikwisha is a target for the Scottish Premiership champions with claims that a deal was "close" to bring wide man to Glasgow's east end. Sporting director at cash-strapped Antwerp Marc Overmars has admitted that the club are open to selling their key men - with Balikwisha expected to be on the list of departures with his contract set to expire next summer. However, the player's representative Jibril Rekkab insists that while the Belgian is not against the idea of a move to Celtic - but talks have yet to take place. He told Record Sport: "Michel-Ange is not closed to the idea of joining Celtic, but the club would still have to come forward. No discussions are underway." Celtic have been keen on the 24-year-old winger for more than a year and were ready to move before he suffered his last injury. The Hoops have already sold Nicolas Kuhn to Como for more than £17 million and Balikwisha is one of their top wide options they see as his replacement. Meanwhile, Celtic have been urged to put their best bid forward if they want to firm up their interest in Cukaricki midfielder Andrei Bacanin. The 18-year-old has also been linked with Ajax, Udinese and rivals Rangers. Cukaricki sports director Vladimir Matijasevic has admitted that their young Serb is likely to be sold amidst growing interest over the next week or so. Matijasevic said: 'There is a lot of interest in our young players and currently the focus is on the transfer of Andrej Bačanin. 'He attracted the attention of numerous clubs by playing for our team last season, but also for the Serbian national team at his age. 'We've had calls from Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers, Ajax, Udinese, and some other teams are interested. 'It is possible that some other options will appear and I expect the transfer to be realized in the next ten days. "I expect that this will be another big outgoing transfer from Čukaricki, which would cover the budget of our club". The Hoops are also likely to confirm Marco Tilio's move to Rapid Vienna in the coming days. Record Sport revealed that the Austrians were closing in on a deal for the Australian international. The move will see Tilio move to Rapid on an initial loan with an obligation to buy for around £1.5 million after he makes a set amount of appearances.
