The summer transfer window is heating up, and Celtic are at the center of some intriguing moves. First up, Polish side Lech Poznan have made a cut-price £2 million offer for Celtic winger Luis Palma. The 26-year-old has been on loan with the club, and they're eager to make the deal permanent—though the price tag might raise a few eyebrows in Glasgow.
Meanwhile, Celtic striker Shin Yamada is heading back to Parkhead after his loan spell with Preussen Munster. The 25-year-old's return comes as head coach Alois Schwartz plans a major squad overhaul following the club's relegation to Germany's third tier. It's a tough break for Yamada, but Celtic will be assessing his next steps.
In other transfer news, a trio of clubs—Celtic, Fulham, and Rangers—have made initial enquiries about exciting winger Cameron Ashia. The 21-year-old is generating serious buzz, with Burnley, Cardiff City, Hoffenheim, Ipswich Town, Sheffield United, and Stuttgart also registering interest. Despite Huddersfield Town having an option to extend his contract by a year, Ashia could be available for as little as £500,000, making him a potential bargain in a market where prices are soaring.
Celtic forward Daizen Maeda is also attracting attention, with several Premier League clubs eyeing the 28-year-old as he edges closer to a summer move away from Glasgow. His pace and work rate have made him a fan favorite, but a lucrative offer could be hard to turn down.
In a curious revelation, Celtic reportedly passed on signing Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson before his £2.5 million move from Aberdeen to Bologna in 2022. According to Ferguson's agent, the reason was surprising: the club felt he wasn't good enough at penalty kicks. It's a decision that might haunt them as Ferguson continues to impress in Serie A.
Finally, Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has committed to the club following their promotion to the Premier League. Despite rumored interest from Celtic, Crystal Palace, and Fulham, the 38-year-old is set to snub all advances and lead the Tractor Boys into the top flight. For Celtic fans, that means their search for a new manager might need to look elsewhere.