Celtic FC Transfer News: Summer Window Heats Up

1. Jakob Breum Valuation Battle
Celtic have intensified efforts to sign Go Ahead Eagles’ Danish U21 international Jakob Breum, with the Eredivisie club demanding £6m for the attacking midfielder. Sources indicate the price could rise further if Celtic qualify for the Champions League group stage. Sky Sports reports ongoing negotiations, while The Herald suggests the Dutch side remains firm on their valuation.

2. Balikwisha Deal Enters Final Stages
Royal Antwerp’s Michel-Ange Balikwisha is reportedly undergoing medical checks ahead of a £5m transfer to Parkhead. The 24-year-old winger’s move accelerated after Antwerp secured replacement Marwan Al-Sahafi from Al-Ittihad. Voetbal Primeur describes the deal as being "a stone's throw from completion."

3. Celtic’s Multi-Position Shopping List
Sky Sports reveals Celtic’s urgent targets before the September 1 deadline:

• Two wingers (Breum & Balikwisha primary targets)
• Striker backup option
• Left-back reinforcement
• Potential right-back signing depending on Alistair Johnston’s hamstring scan results

4. Scottish Transfer Market Roundup

• Rangers: Competing with Swansea for Villarreal striker Karl Etta Eyong (21)
• Motherwell: Close to signing free agent Regan Charles-Cook (ex-Ross County)
• Dundee: Negotiating loan deal for Swansea midfielder Cameron Congreve

5. Financial Implications
Analysts suggest Celtic’s Champions League qualification could add £30m+ to their transfer budget, enabling more aggressive moves in final negotiation phases. A club insider stated: "We’re building a squad capable of domestic dominance and European impact."

Key Dates

• Champions League playoff draw: August 22
• Summer transfer deadline: September 1