Celtic Nears Liverpool Midfielder Bajcetic Signing Amid Transfer Challenges

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is actively working to strengthen his squad ahead of the new Scottish Premiership season and Champions League qualifiers, focusing on signing Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic and Go Ahead Eagles winger Jakob Breum. Bajcetic, a highly rated 20-year-old Spanish midfielder who spent last season on loan at Red Bull Salzburg and Las Palmas, is available from Liverpool on a loan-to-buy deal, though his high valuation presents a financial challenge for Celtic amid budget caution. Rodgers has emphasized the need to replace key departures and quickly integrate new players to build team cohesion before competitive matches begin. So far, Celtic have signed six players this summer, including Kieran Tierney and Shin Yamada, but Rodgers continues to push for further reinforcements, especially in midfield, winger, and striker positions. Liverpool's stance on Bajcetic aligns with the desire for him to gain regular playing time, making a move to Celtic plausible given their domestic and European ambitions. However, Celtic face UEFA registration deadlines, which add urgency to concluding these transfer negotiations promptly.