Overview
- Multiple outlets report Celtic contacted AEK Athens this week to ask about signing James Penrice but journalists say the interest has not moved beyond an initial enquiry.
- Penrice joined AEK from Hearts in 2025 for about £2 million and remains under contract with the Greek club until June 2028, so any return would require AEK to agree terms.
- An AEK insider and the player's representatives have dismissed recent links to Rangers while saying there is a limited window for Celtic to make a move.
- Celtic are also tracking Dundee United left-back Will Ferry, who is valued at about £1.7 million and is in the final year of his contract, making him a cheaper, homegrown alternative.
- The club's interest follows breakdowns in talks to re-sign Marcelo Saracchi and reflects a priority to add reliable, rotating cover for Kieran Tierney ahead of the season.