Transfers
£3m price tag stalls Celtic’s bid for Qarabag forward Camilo Duran
A £3m fee is at the centre of Celtic's renewed negotiations with Qarabag for 24‑year‑old forward Camilo Duran. After an initial £1.7m offer was rejected, the Scottish club hopes the higher price will secure its first summer signing and strengthen the attack.
Qarabag have set an asking price of around £3m for Duran. Both clubs remain hopeful of reaching an agreement.
Celtic have also secured a new one‑year contract for 32‑year‑old midfielder Alex Oxlade‑Chamberlain. The veteran had been weighing options at several European clubs before the deal.
In addition, Celtic are plotting a move for 21‑year‑old Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Alfie Devine. Devine impressed during a loan spell at Preston North End last season.
Doncaster Rovers have moved for 21‑year‑old goalkeeper Josh Clarke, despite his pre‑contract to join Partick Thistle after his Celtic deal ends. Clarke had agreed the pre‑contract while still at Celtic.
Celtic have beaten off major English competition to sign 16‑year‑old goalkeeper Warren Lyall from Dundee on his first professional contract. Lyall will be due compensation for the move.
The club have also signed 16‑year‑old Cliftonville defender Shea McGarry, who has already made three senior appearances. McGarry joins Celtic as part of their youth recruitment drive.
These multiple signings, alongside interest from other British clubs, illustrate a highly competitive summer market for emerging talent. Celtic’s negotiations for Duran and the surrounding activity highlight the pressure on clubs to secure promising players amid rising fee expectations.