Celtic have made a bid for Feyenoord right-back Jordan Lotomba and are close to agreeing a deal for Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis. The moves come on a busy deadline day for the Scottish Premiership leaders, who sit top of the table with a perfect record of three wins from three games.
According to a report from BBC Sport Football, Sky Sports said: "Celtic have made a bid for Feyenoord right-back Jordan Lotomba, with the 27-year-old having one year remaining on his contract with the Dutch side." The pursuit of the Swiss defender is part of a wider recruitment drive at Parkhead. Journalist Anthony Joseph also reported this week that "Celtic are close to agreeing a deal for Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, the Lithuania international who started last night's Coppa Italia defeat to Monza."
What other deals are Celtic working on?
The club's activity is not limited to those two potential signings. Celtic have already agreed a season-long loan deal for 18-year-old Chelsea striker Shim Mheuka. They also hope to finalise a loan for another Chelsea youngster, 18-year-old left-back Landon Emenalo. In addition, a season-long loan agreement has been struck with Wolverhampton Wanderers for former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. These moves indicate a strategy blending immediate first-team reinforcement with longer-term squad development.
How does this fit with Celtic's current form?
This flurry of transfer activity comes as Brendan Rodgers' side enjoys a strong start to the domestic campaign. Celtic are first in the Premiership, having taken nine points from a possible nine. Their recent form reads WWW, with eight goals scored and only two conceded, giving them a healthy +6 goal difference. They currently hold a two-point lead over second-placed St Mirren. You can track their progress on our standings page.
What is the context for these signings?
The potential arrivals would signal a significant end to the summer window for Celtic, addressing multiple areas of the squad. Bringing in an experienced right-back like Lotomba, a midfielder in Gineitis, and cover at left-back and goalkeeper shows a targeted approach. These deals are being pursued while the club maintains its focus on the pitch, with their next fixture a home match against Motherwell on the 26th of December. Fans can view the full schedule on our fixtures list.
What about the situation across the city?
The report also notes transfer speculation concerning Celtic's rivals, Rangers. It suggests Rangers await bids for a star midfielder, with a move to Turkey or the Saudi Pro League remaining open for Nico Raskin should a suitable offer arrive. There is also reported interest from Norway for Rangers' Thelo Aasgaard. This parallel activity underscores a competitive deadline day in Glasgow. The final piece of business for Celtic could be securing the signature of Gvidas Gineitis, the 23-year-old Lithuanian international from Torino.
