According to a new transfer report, Celtic is interested in signing a player this summer who is comparable to Italy and AC Milan star Paolo Maldini.
Celtic will look to add defence players this summer.
To elevate Brendan Rodgers’ team even more, the Hoops will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on a busy summer transfer market. At the present, it appears like they are focusing on defensive signings.
Caoimhin Kelleher, the custodian for Liverpool, has become a very intriguing possibility. The Republic of Ireland international may be seeking a new challenge away from the Reds. Because Alisson is injured this season, he is getting a lot of playing time, but he will never be the top choice while the Brazilian is available.
In the same update, Ugurcan Cakir, a 27-year-old Turkish international who has won 26 caps for his country, of Trabzonspor, is mentioned as a potential backup for Kelleher, should the Liverpool player decide to stay or move.
Leopold Querfeld, a tall centre back from Vienna who plays quickly, has also been linked to a summer transfer to Celtic. He and his midfield partner Matthias Seidl are regarded as interesting young targets.
Player is preferred by Celtic above Paolo Maldini.
Celtic is reportedly interested in signing FC Twente left-back Gijs Smal this summer on a free transfer, according to 1908.nl [via Sport Witness]. Due to the fact that his contract expires at the end of the current campaign and it appears doubtful that he will sign an extension at his current
The report also names Rangers as suitors, but before they consider making a deal for him, the Hoops’ opponents will need to trade Borna Barisic or Ridvan Yilmaz.
Smal is said to have been told “what they can offer” by Celtic, indicating that negotiations have already taken place. It appears that Smal would be a great addition to the team.
With a wealth of experience under his belt and many more years to play at a high level, the 26-year-old is in a fantastic position to arrive at Parkhead and make an early impact.
Smal has played in 16 Eredivisie games for Twente this season in addition to two appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The fact that he has been compared to Italy’s national treasure and given the nickname “Smaldini” back home may be the greatest compliment anyone could give him.
If the current Hoops star stays with the team before his contract expires in the summer of 2025, the Dutchman may offer Greg Taylor at Celtic significant competition at left-back, giving Rodgers two excellent alternatives there.
Smal has the pedigree and quality to be a big success at Parkhead, and if the Hoops were to beat Rangers to his signature, it would feel even sweeter.
