Overview
- Celtic have this week made contact with AEK Athens to ask about signing James Penrice but journalists say the link has not moved beyond an initial enquiry.
- Penrice is under contract at AEK until mid‑2028 so any transfer would require AEK to agree a fee and Celtic to meet that price or find a compromise.
- Recent data on Penrice is mixed because he posted high attacking numbers for AEK but also recorded low defensive clearance figures and several bookings during a shorter appearance sample.
- Claims linking Rangers to Penrice have been publicly downplayed by AEK‑connected sources and the player’s representatives while leaving a possible opening for Celtic.
- Celtic are also exploring alternatives such as Dundee United’s Will Ferry, who is cheaper and out of contract next year, as they prioritise immediate left‑back cover for Kieran Tierney and squad depth.