Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg posted a transfer exclusive this evening relating to Celtic’s year-long pursuit of a striker – and there’s now some hope of white smoke but with all things transfer related with Celtic it would be unwise to start counting any chickens…
🚨💥 EXCL | Tomas Cvancara to Celtic – DONE DEAL ✔️
Full agreement with Borussia Mönchengladbach now. Six-month loan, with a purchase option included. Celtic will cover the player’s full remaining salary until the end of the season.
25 y/o striker #Cvancara is on his way to… pic.twitter.com/tk8mnzaPMG
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 20, 2026
Tomas Cvancara L of Antalyaspor and Claudio Winck R of Kasimpasa battle for the ball during the Turkish Super League 2025/2026 season match between Antalyaspor and Kasimpasa at Corendon Airlines Park in Antalya , Turkey on August 09 , 2025. Antalyaspor v Kasimpasa – Turkish Super League 2025/2026 season. Photo IMAGO
Florian Plettenberg reports:
‘Celtic are in advanced negotiations with Borussia Mönchengladbach over a deal for Tomas Cvancara. The 25 year-old striker has already agreed personal terms with Celtic. Now it’s down to the final details between the clubs. The deal is set to be a loan with an option to buy.’
Ko Itakura of Borussia Moenchengladbach celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Tomas Cvancara during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Mönchengladbach at Signal Iduna Park on April 20, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
The 25-year-old, 6ft 3in Borussia Mönchengladbach striker impressed with 24 goals at Sparta Prague before a €10.5m move, but has struggled lately with eight goals in 54 Bundesliga games and two in 11 Turkish loan outings.
Tomas Cvancara of Borussia Moenchengladbach is challenged by Bernardo of VfL Bochum during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and VfL Bochum 1848 at Borussia-Park on January 25, 2025 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Versatile as a centre-forward or on the right, his physicality could fit Scottish football perfectly ahead of Sunday’s Hearts clash. Manager Martin O’Neill has pushed for striker reinforcements, and reports from Sky Sports Germany confirm advanced loan-with-option-to-buy talks. The Czechia international, with eights caps and one goal, has recently been linked with theRangers.
Tomas Cvancara Borussia Moenchengladbach comes to the training ground Training Borussia Moenchengladbach on the training ground at Borussia Park, 1 Bundesliga, Football, Season 2025 2026, 15 01 2026 Training Borussia Moenchengladbach, 1 Bundesliga, Season 2025 2026, 15 01 2026 Moenchengladbach Photo Eibner-Pressefoto/Thomas Haesler IMAGO
Tomas Cvancara could be in line to make a dramatic debut appearance for Celtic at Tynecastle on Sunday afternoon in a match that the Champions will be looking to win.
🚨🍀 EXCLUSIVE | Celtic are in advanced negotiations with Borussia Mönchengladbach over a deal for Tomas #Cvancara.
The 25 y/o striker has already agreed personal terms with Celtic. Now it’s down to the final details between the clubs. The deal is set to be a loan with an option… pic.twitter.com/BnuiF8aO1e
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 20, 2026
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