Celtic must sign Elliot Watt this summer to strengthen their midfield. The Motherwell central midfielder has been linked with several clubs after a great campaign.

What's the situation?

Celtic had been credited with interest in May, and his price tag makes him a gamble worth taking. Multiple midfielders have been linked with a Celtic exit this summer, and Watt could prove to be a perfect addition.

Why it matters for Celtic

Elliot Watt is available for a bargain price, having been one of the standout players in the Scottish Premiership last season. He netted six times and picked up three assists as Motherwell finished fourth and qualified for Europe. Bringing in a player of that quality and form into Celtic for less than £2m would be a steal.

Current context

As of 30 Jun 2026, Celtic are 3rd in the Premiership, with 67 points from 33 games, and a recent form of WWWWW. They are 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian. Their last result was a 3-1 win over Dunfermline on 2026-05-23. | Category | Value | | League standing | 3rd | | Points | 67 | | Recent form | WWWWW |

Celtic have also been linked to Alfie Devine, the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, who had a successful loan spell at Preston North End last season. Reports indicate that Devine could be available for a deal worth £6m this summer. However, it remains to be seen if Celtic will make a move for the Motherwell star or Devine over the coming weeks.