Celtic are ready to submit a new offer for Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, with the Serie A side seeking around £12m for the 22-year-old Lithuanian. The Hoops are looking to strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season, and Gineitis is seen as a key target. With Celtic currently sitting 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the Premiership, the club will be looking to make a statement in the transfer market.
What's the latest on Gineitis?
Celtic boss Martin O'Neill has confirmed that the club are in talks with Torino over a deal for Gineitis, but no agreement has been reached yet. The 22-year-old midfielder has been a target for Celtic for some time, and it's understood that the club are willing to meet Torino's £12m asking price.
Why is Gineitis important for Celtic?
Gineitis is a highly-rated midfielder who has already made a name for himself in Serie A. He would bring a level of quality and experience to Celtic's midfield, and would be a key player in the club's bid to win the Premiership title.
What comes next?
Celtic will be hoping to agree a deal for Gineitis in the coming days, and the midfielder could be a key player in the club's opening fixtures of the new season. With the Hoops set to face Motherwell at home on December 26, Gineitis could make his debut in the match.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 3rd in Premiership, 67 pts, 21W-4D-8L from 33 games, recent form WWLWW. Goals this season: 59 scored, 35 conceded (+24 goal difference). Title race: 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian. Next fixture: vs Motherwell (at home, 2026-12-26) (4th in the table). Currently sidelined: Benjamin Nygren.
