Celtic are targeting Gvidas Gineitis and Niko Sigur to bolster their midfield after Arne Engels' £25 million move to West Ham. The Hoops, who finished 3rd in the Premiership last season with 67 points (21W-4D-8L), are looking to replace Engels ahead of their Champions League playoff against LASK.
Who are the targets?
Gvidas Gineitis, the 22-year-old Lithuanian international, is valued at £12 million. The Torino midfielder stands at 6ft 3in and offers energy, physicality, and box-to-box versatility. Niko Sigur, a 23-year-old Canadian defensive midfielder from Hajduk Split, could cost around £4 million and is keen on a move to Celtic Park.
Why do Celtic need reinforcements?
With Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain suspended for three European matches and Reo Hatate likely to leave, Celtic’s midfield is thin. Miko Baur has joined but isn’t a direct replacement for Engels. The Hoops, who scored 59 goals last season, need depth ahead of their Champions League clash.
What’s next for Celtic?
Manager Martin O’Neill must act fast to strengthen the squad. Gineitis and Sigur would address immediate needs, with Gineitis offering a long-term solution. Celtic’s recent form (5W-0D-0L) shows their potential, but midfield reinforcements are crucial for their title push, just 3 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian.
