Jesse Derry (Crystal Palace)
April 2025
Celtic and Rangers are among several top clubs chasing Crystal Palace’s 17-year-old talent Jesse Derry, who is out of contract this summer after turning down a pro deal.
The England U18 winger, son of ex-Palace midfielder Shaun Derry, is also being tracked by Bayern Munich, PSG, Juventus, and Atlético Madrid. His potential free-agent status has sparked widespread interest.
Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Royal Antwerp)
Summer 2025
Celtic are targeting Royal Antwerp winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha ahead of a potential summer transfer. The 23-year-old is seen as a promising addition, especially with his contract set to expire in just over a year.
After a season affected by injuries and inconsistent form, Antwerp are open to selling Balikwisha for a cut-price fee around £4 million. Celtic view him as a value option to strengthen their attacking depth.
Daizen Maeda (Celtic)
March 2025
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has affirmed the club’s commitment to retaining Daizen Maeda after the forward’s impressive brace in a 3-0 win over Hearts.
Following Maeda’s two-goal performance, Rodgers praised his importance to the squad and stressed that Celtic will make every effort to keep him at the club amid growing interest from other teams.
Daizen Maeda (Celtic)
March 2025
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed the club are working to extend Daizen Maeda’s contract beyond 2027 and reward his breakout season with a deserved salary increase.
Rodgers praised Maeda’s versatility and goal-scoring form, noting discussions have already taken place with club leadership and the player to secure a long-term future for one of their standout performers.
