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Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Celtic described as a ‘no-brainer' as key concern over ex-Everton star raised
The Hoops are tracking a £1.5million-rated striker from Japan DOM DEAL Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Celtic described as a 'no-brainer' as key concern over ex-Everton star raised CELTIC are likely to bolster up front in the transfer window this summer. So could Dominic Calvert-Lewin be an option for the Hoops? Advertisement 4 Dominic Calvert-Lewin is available on a free after leaving Everton Credit: PA 4 Brendan Rodgers is looking to add a striker this summer Credit: PA 4 The possibility of Calvert-Lewin to Celtic was discussed on talkSPORT Credit: TALKSPORT Former England international Calvert-Lewin, 28, is a free agent after announcing over the weekend that he was leaving Everton. The frontman had spent the last nine years with the Toffees, scoring 71 goals in 274 appearances across all competitions. Exactly where he'll end up now remains to be seen, but the possibility of a move to CELTIC has been floated. Rangers legend Ally McCoist returned to co-hosting duties on talkSPORT Breakfast this morning alongside Jeff Stelling. Advertisement Former Olympian Sam Quek was also part of the team this morning, and led the two broadcasting legends in a game where they had to say if they were in favour - or otherwise - for transfer suggestions she floated. They ran the rule over Marc Guehi to Liverpool and Joao Pedro to Chelsea, before Quek floated the possibility of Calvert-Lewin going to Parkhead. Both McCoist and Stelling reckon it'd be a good move for both parties - but McCoist revealed a key concern with Calvert-Lewin. He said: "Fitness. It's fitness, it's only fitness. It's fitness for me. Advertisement "You get him on the pitch, he would absolutely do well at Celtic, there's no doubt about it. "Pacy, good in the air, he'd score you goals. Just the question mark over fitness, that's all I've got." Celtic legend Peter Grant reveals which Rangers players were good pals and how they managed to socialise in Glasgow goldfish bowl Stelling added: "It's an absolute no-brainer. A no-brainer. "Getting him on a free transfer, we know he can play. Advertisement "If they oculd keep him fit, I think it'd be a good move for him. "He'd score goals there, regain his conference and wouldn't be surprised if in a couple of years time he'd be back in the Premier League." McCoist added: "I just want to see him fit, I want to see him play. Not too well if he goes to Celtic, on the other hand!" Having lost Kyogo Furuhashi to Rennes in January, Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is likely to add a striker this summer. Advertisement Kyogo's exit left Adam Idah as the only recognised out-and-out striker in the squad with Johnny Kenny backing him up. Daizen Maeda was the man who stepped-up after Kyogo's exit, moving in from the wing to make the centre-forward position his own in a prolific second half to the campaign. SunSport exclusively revealed earlier this month how the Hoops were tracking Japanese striker Shin Yamada. The £1.5million-rated frontman currently playes for side Kawasaki Frontale, the same club the Celts signed Reo Hatate from three-and-a-half years ago. Advertisement Meanwhile, Celtic striker Kenny, 22, is wanted by Bolton Wanderers. We exclusively revealed over the weekend that the English League One side are after him with the Hoops to command a £1m fee for the former Republic of Ireland under-21 star. 4 Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
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4 days ago
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Celtic transfer latest including in-depth look at Benji Nygren and why he won't be the last attacking signing Hoops make
CELTIC have now signed three players in the summer transfer window. And you can bet Brendan Rodgers won't let it stop there. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 5 Benjamin Nygren will wear number eight at Celtic Credit: CELTIC FC Today the Premiership champions unveiled their latest addition, attacking midfielder Benji Nygren. He joins the returning Kieran Tierney and Ross Doohan as arrivals at Parkhead and SunSport looks at what may still be to come from the club as the window continues. We also analyse how Nygren will fit into the Hoops' line-up with his versatility giving Rodgers food for thought. But Nicolas Kuhn could be on his way OUT and there are questions over fringe players like Johnny Kenny, and defensive rock Cameron Carter-Vickers. BENJAMIN NYGREN I think it's a great piece of business. He's a player who has clearly done a lot in his career so far, he's broken into the Sweden squad, recently scored goals for Sweden, he was really good in Denmark last year with 16 goals and can play as an attacking midfielder, number 10, number 8 or off a wing, even play up front as well. Reading Brendan Rodgers' quotes on him, he felt he was a quality player and I think that's what Celtic are getting in Benjamin Nygren, and for an absolute steal at the price. The big thing for me is he's a guy who I would look at and think he'll immediately come in and improve Celtic, this is no project, this is no squad player, this is a guy who will come in and play for Celtic and I think Celtic have pulled off a real transfer coup by getting him. He was very open in that he was ready to leave Denmark and move and he spoke about wanting to play under big pressure, wanting to compete for trophies, wanting to play in the Champions League, wanting to play in front of big crowds in a big stadium. Celtic, in that sense, tick every box. The diggers move in as Celtic Park pitch is dug up They still have this Champions League play-off to try and get through but I can imagine Celtic sells itself to an extent. For someone like him, who maybe wasn't going to get a top four, top five Bundesliga club, he's probably in that stage in his career where he wants to make a next step and just experience a bit more and gain better experience especially at European level. Brendan Rodgers is a manager who can develop players, who can help them progress and grow and I think it's a perfect fit for everybody. I wonder whether Celtic will play him as more of an attacking midfielder, maybe a Matt O'Reilly type replacement, that kind of idea. He can clearly score goals, I think what he's also got about him is a bit of personality, he was captain of Nordsjaelland last year, I think that will help. ROSS DOOHAN Ross Doohan comes in and what you're getting a guy who's just made his Scotland debut, he's knows the club, a really, really good addition to the goalkeeping area. You've got Kasper Schmeichel, Viljami Sinisalo and now Ross Doohan, I think that made perfect sense. NICOLAS KUHN We had the story about RB Leipzig, it then came out that Red Bull obviously want to take him back to Germany, in Italy it's emerged that Como, Cesc Fabregas' side are also very keen to bring him over to Serie A. Look he's a player who had a brilliant probably first six, seven months of the season last year, he did tail off, that's undeniable, however what a talented player. 5 Could Nicolas Kuhn leave Celtic for £15million this summer? Credit: Willie Vass When we talk about Celtic's transfer model, this is a signing for about £3million that they could potentially make five, six times their money on him if he was to go this summer. However it has to be on Celtic's terms. It would probably be an attractive proposition for him to go back to Leipzig where it all kind of started for him over in Germany and might feel that that's a better chance for him to work his way into the German national squad which is one of his career ambitions, especially ahead of the World Cup next year. But Celtic have got a long term deal, the terms have to be right if they are going to sell and it has to be right for everybody. Now if Nicolas Kuhn does want to go and makes it clear to Brendan Rodgers he wants to go, I don't think Brendan Rodgers will stand in his way, you saw that with Kyogo in January. If Como are now in for him, that's maybe a win-win for Celtic because you always want more interest in players in terms of the transfer phase, so we'll see how that one progresses over the next few weeks. My gut feeling is come the end of the transfer window Nicolas Kuhn won't be a Celtic player, but where he'll end up? I would probably say Leipzig are favourites right now, but we'll just see how it pans out. JOHNNY KENNY OUT, SHIN YAMADA IN? I suppose based on his form this season you would maybe scratch your head and think why would you be interested? But you need to look back to last season, his goal return last season which was outstanding in the J League, 19 goals. I think he is also one that, don't be fooled by his lack of experience at 25, it's the Japanese system you go through university, if you look at the profile of him, he is pretty quick, strong, stocky, seems very suited to European football, very suited to Scottish football and I think it's also quite interesting in that the fee wouldn't be huge. 5 Celtic got Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda and even Kyogo was a wee bit more at about £4million but all of them were still good value. I know Celtic have been scouting Japan and they are looking at Hayato Inamura as well from Nigata, a central defender, but I think he would certainly be one with a night in the future if that happens. In terms of Yamada, to me he is a guy who could suit Scottish football and I can understand why. But it's not just Celtic, there are European clubs looking at him because I think he is a player who seems ready for a move to Europe and I think he is a guy who for a relatively low fee could certainly do a job. With this in mind, I do wonder about Johnny Kenny. I know there has been interest and Celtic need to probably decide what they are going to do with him. Is it a loan, do you take any permanent offer that comes in for him? MICHEL-ANGE BALIKWISHA AND SONDRE ORJASAETER Balikwisha is certainly one that's been watched and I think he's only got a year left in his deal, he's had a lot of injury problems, he's a player that Celtic have liked for a while. I wonder whether the fee that Antwerp are looking for just now, whether it's Celtic or other interested parties, will start to go down towards the end of the window. I think they're asking for, according to colleagues in Belgium, 5 million euros and that's maybe a bit steep given his contract situation and his injury record. 5 Sondre Orjasaeter in action for Norway Under-21s Credit: AFP So I will keep watching that and with Orjasaeter, he's also been linked with PSV and he's clearly a player of potential, of quality, however I think you would maybe look at that one and have to ask what the interest actually is, and what else is going on, as Celtic have reportedly been looking at him in other windows but nothing has happened. I just wonder how that will pan out over the course of the next couple of months, especially if there's major interest from PSV at a certain level. CAMERON CARTER-VICKERS He's so important and I actually think what will help Cameron Carter-Vickers get into this season is he didn't have to go away with America, he was able to get a proper rest after the Scottish Cup final and I think with a strong pre-season, injury free, that will do him the world of good. I expect another strong season from Cameron Carter-Vickers, I don't expect him to be on the sale agenda, I think he'll be at Celtic for the foreseeable future. He's the number one central defender there, he's such an important player for Brendan Rodgers and the club. It's just a case of who partners him. 5 Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
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4 days ago
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‘Looks like it's inside out' – Celtic fans unconvinced as new ‘off white' tricolour Adidas third kit revealed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELTIC fans have been reacting to the big reveal of their club's new 'off white' third kit for 2025-26 - and it's fair to say the design hasn't been universally popular. Featuring "pale green detailing inspired by tie-dye techniques for a fresh take on the Hoops, plus orange piping and a bold clover", Adidas' latest design retails at £75, or £120 for the 'authentic' version. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 2 Celtic Park Credit: Kenny Ramsay 2 The new Celtic third strip The shorts are lime green with white and orange trimmings - and will set you back another £28, or £45 for the 'authentic version' - with the socks, also lime green, coming in at £20. But unlike last year's dark green, camouflage-style strip, initial reviews of this Adidas design have been less favourable. One fan wrote: "Someone put too much bleach in the wash." Another said: "Looks like it's inside out. A third said: "Does someone on the adidas design team hate Celtic?" Having said that, with 13 out of the last 14 Scottish Premiership titles in the bag, it shouldn't take much to win the fans over. In particular, a new signing or two would help - with suggestions last night that Benjamin Nygren is in the country and could sign as early as today. One fan wrote: "Announce a signing immediately to get away from this." SunSport exclusively revealed that Swedish attacker Benjamin Nygren was high on the Hoops' wishlist this summer. We then told you how he held positive talks with the Parkhead club a fortnight ago. All that was holding up the deal was the fact the player was on holiday and now, according to the Daily Record, the 23-year-old has landed in Scotland to complete the switch. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
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24-06-2025
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‘Internal factors' slowing Celtic swoop for key £5m target – but club and player ‘both keen to see transfer go through'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELTIC are still considering a move for Antwerp winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha. The 24-year-old wide-man has been a long-time target for Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers having first emerged as a potential transfer option last summer. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 2 Michel-Ange Balikwisha has been on Celtic's radar for over a year Credit: AFP 2 He looks set to leave Antwerp this summer Credit: Getty Balikwisha confirmed earlier this year that he was actually the subject of an approach from the Scottish champions during the January transfer window. And SunSport exclusively revealed in April that he was back on the club's radar ahead of the new season. We told you last week how Celtic had re-opened talks with Antwerp over a potential £5million deal. It's been quiet on the transfer front in recent days but reports out of Belgium now suggest there has been an update regarding negotiations. Celtic and Antwerp are still locked in talks and it's understood both the Hoops and the player are keen on completing the move. Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri has admitted, however, that there has been a major delay in negotiations. He stated this morning that "several internal factors" on Celtic's end have "slowed down" proceedings but it's hoped the situation won't impact the transfer in the long-term. Both clubs are still keen to thrash out a deal for the 24-year-old, who made 18 appearances for the Belgian side last season. The reasons for the hold up is currently unclear but it could be down to the uncertainty around Nicolas Kuhn's future in Glasgow. The German winger could leave Celtic in the coming weeks after emerging as a major target for a number of clubs. The diggers move in as Celtic Park pitch is dug up His former team RB Leipzig are targeting him in a £15m deal and are leading the race for his signature. Several other Bundesliga sides are also eyeing up among other clubs. Newcastle scouted him several times last season but they look set to lose out with his old team currently in talks with Celtic. Rodgers will welcome out-of-favour wingers Luis Palma and Marco Tilio back to the club for pre-season training and will be weighing up both of their futures at the club amid the interest in Kuhn. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
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23-06-2025
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Celtic linked with versatile star worth £2.6million with ‘rare qualities' and face competition from Premier League club
The midfielder impressed for his side last season and has been linked with club across Europe SWISS BLISS Celtic linked with versatile star worth £2.6million with 'rare qualities' and face competition from Premier League club CELTIC are reportedly keeping tabs on Yverdon Sport midfielder Moussa Baradji. According to reports, the 24-year-old has enjoyed an impressive first season in the Swiss top flight since joining from Serie C outfit Legnago in Italy last summer. Advertisement 2 Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers will be busy this summer Credit: Kenny Ramsay 2 Moussa Baradji impressed last season Credit: The French-Malian started out in the fourth tier of Italy for Team Altamura after struggling to make his way in French football. But his performances last season for Yverdon Sport caught the eye. His former manager Paolo Tramezzani, now at AEL Limassol, told Swiss outlet Blick in March: "Moussa is a very surprising player, who can play in all midfield positions, who has great stamina. He has rare qualities." Baradji, who operates as a central and defensive midfielder as well as a right winger, played 27 times in the Swiss Super League last season, scoring four goals and making three assists. Advertisement One of his goals was a crucial strike in the 96th minute against Winterthur, where he rifled in a left foot effort from 20 yards to give his side a vital 2-1 win. That kept their hopes of survival alive but, despite victory on the last day of the season against Zurich, they were relegated. And it is claimed that could pave the way for Baradji to leave the club this summer. Africa Foot are reporting Celtic are among the clubs interested in securing the signature of a player described as a 'box-to-box midfielder'. Advertisement But they face competition from Premier League new boys Sunderland who, according to the report, have contacted the 24-year-old's representatives. It is claimed Fiorentina, Torino and Parma in Italy have also shown interest as well as Swiss outfit Basel and Turkish giants Galatasaray. Ex-Celtic coach Eric Black on the Cup exit that rocked Scottish football plus life with Lubo and Dr Jo It's believed a bid of around £2.5million could be enough to entice the club to sell the French-Malian midfielder, who has one year left on his contract. Meanwhile, Celtic winger Nicolas Kuhn is seemingly edging closer to the door at Celtic Park. Advertisement The 25-year-old has been attracting interest from RB Leipzig after a stunning season and SunSport believes they are lining up a bid of around £15million. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
