Celtic They are now keen to sign the exciting youngster who Parkhead bosses believe is a star in the making, according to a recent report.
Celtic transfer news
The Hoops continued their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday evening after beating Dundee United 2-0 at Parkhead. Brendan Rodgers The team has a good grip on the league title, but will also hope to have enough to reach the knockout stages of the Champions League, and to do that, Rodgers may have his eye on one or two new arrivals.
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Last week, there was news about this Celtic are close to signing Altay Binder From Manchester United. The Turkey international has struggled to get regular minutes since joining the Red Devils, and with him looking to play more football and United open to the idea of selling, a move could be on the cards this month. It also emerged over the weekend that The Hoops are expected to sign Kieran Tierney This month.
The Arsenal defender is expected to join Celtic on loan until the end of the season before signing a three-year contract to join the Scottish side on a permanent basis. But these are not the only players who have been linked with a move to Celtic, as is the case with Burnley Josh Brownhill– Brondby striker Matthias Qvistgaarden Norway U21 midfielder Sonder Orgasiter They are a few of the other players who have been mentioned for a move to Celtic Park.
Celtic are looking to sign the exciting player this month
The list doesn't stop there for Hoops, because according to The Sun, Celtic are interested in signing great player Mason Melia This month, but they face stiff competition from English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.
17 years old, who was classified as one of “The most exciting talent“He moved out of the Republic of Ireland in recent years, and currently plays for St Patrick's Athletic Club in Ireland. The striker joined the club's academy in 2022 from the Bray academy, and in April 2023 was promoted to the first team, where he excelled.
The young striker could now leave the Irish side this month, and Celtic are one of the teams interested in securing his signature. However, they are not alone in their pursuit, as several teams across Europe have shown interest, including Eintracht Frankfurt and Genk. Tottenham are also interested in signing Melia, with Spurs said to be the most keen to join.
The Premier League side saw a £1m bid for the striker rejected last month, and with personal terms not expected to be an issue, Tottenham are considering whether to complete the transfer with a higher offer this month. Celtic have not given up on signing Melia, with those at the club considering him a potential future star.
In fact, last year the striker became the youngest goalscorer in League of Ireland history, and is said to have caught the eye in a St Patrick's Conference League play-off against Istanbul Basaksehir in August as well.
If the deal is agreed this month, Melia would not be able to join Celtic until January 2026, the first transfer window after he turns 18 in September, due to Brexit rules.