Celtic Eye Torino Midfielder Gineitis Ahead of Deadline

Celtic are targeting Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis as the transfer deadline approaches, while Rangers, Motherwell and Hibs are also active in the market. The Scottish champions have sold Arne Engels for £22m and are looking to strengthen their engine room with several options, including Niko Sigur and Cheick Souare. Other clubs are making moves or considering exits to reshape their squads.

Celtic have increased their interest in Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis ahead of the transfer deadline, which closes in ten days. The Scottish champions are hoping to secure the Lithuanian international after the Champions League playoff with LASK, with a potential move following their qualification.

Celtic eye Gineitis

Celtic’s engine room was left thin after the £22million sale of Arne Engels to West Ham United. The club has been linked with Gineitis throughout the summer and is now looking to sign the Lithuanian international to add depth. Other midfielders on their radar include Canada World Cup performer Niko Sigur and Czech playmaker Cheick Souare, both of whom have been mentioned as potential additions.

Rangers consider multiple exits

Rangers, under new manager Derek McInnes, have brought in 11 new signings and are now ready to let several first‑team players go. The club is in talks over an £8.5million move for Girona winger Kim Min‑su and is also monitoring interest in Belgium World Cup star Nico Raskin. Midfielders Connor Barron and Lyall Cameron have attracted attention from clubs in Italy and Spain, while John Souttar has been told he can leave the club. Fringe players Clinton Nsiala and Ross McCausland are also free to move.

Motherwell and Hibs updates

Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson has said that the Austrian midfielder Lukas Fadinger, who has scored three goals and provided two assists in the opening weeks, is attracting interest but the club remains calm as the deadline approaches. Hibs have confirmed the permanent signing of 19‑year‑old Charleston Battery striker Colton Swan, who will join Easter Road after the USL Championship ends in January. The club reportedly paid a six‑figure fee and included a sell‑on clause.

Other transfer news

Celtic youngster Erskine Rennie has moved to Fulham on a three‑year contract, with the English club paying a training compensation fee of around £80,000. The transfer was completed after the FA granted Rennie an international transfer certificate.

Celtic will also be monitoring the availability of other midfield options such as Niko Sigur and Cheick Souare.