Overview
- Celtic surrendered a 4-0 aggregate lead and were knocked out by LASK in Linz on Tuesday, a result that drops the club into the Europa League group stage.
- Progression to the Champions League league phase would have brought substantial extra income and that money is now lost, which directly limits Celtic’s ability to spend this window.
- Reports say a move for Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis is now unlikely because Torino are holding out for around €10m and Celtic no longer have the Champions League lure to attract him.
- Celtic’s interest in Hajduk Split midfielder/right‑back Niko Sigur is also in doubt after Croatian reports indicated Genk have met Hajduk’s asking price.
- The club faces pressure to raise funds and cut valuations — former executive estimates suggest Reo Hatate’s price may need to fall to about £8m — and Celtic are prioritising cheaper signings or loans to plug midfield and full‑back gaps ahead of the Europa League draw.