In the days leading up to the start of the summer transfer window, Celtic have been linked with multiple wingers…
Nilson Angulo from Anderlecht and Sarpsborg’s Sondre Orjasaeter, who was pursued by the club in January, have both been mentioned recently in the media, while a well-known winger has reportedly resurfaced as a potential option.
Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, who initially linked Michel-Ange Balikwisha of Royal Antwerp to Celtic last summer, has revealed the latest on the 24-year-old’s situation following a season marred by injuries with the Jupiler Pro League club.
Tavolieri posted an update on X, stating: “Celtic FC back in the race for Michel-Ange Balikwisha! Interested in the Royal Antwerp FC winger since last summer, the Scottish club’s management has reconnected with Balikwisha’s camp + begun new discussions regarding personal terms. More news coming (soon).”
🇧🇪☘️ Celtic FC back in the race for Michel-Ange Balikwisha! Interested in the Royal Antwerp FC winger since last summer, the Scottish club’s management has reconnected with Balikwisha’s camp + begun new discussions regarding personal terms. More news coming 🔜#RAFC #JPL #mercato pic.twitter.com/52TWJeAwcY
— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) June 10, 2025
Although Balikwisha’s season in Belgium was disrupted by injuries, he finished strong by delivering seven goal involvements – four goals and three assists – across his last 10 matches after the league split.
At the start of the year, the ex-Belgium U21 international, eligible for DR Congo via his parents, told local media that he could be looking to move on from Royal Antwerp this summer: “Without the injuries I have had this season, I probably wouldn’t be at Antwerp anymore,” he said.
“I suffered a meniscus in the 2024 winter transfer window. And last summer, Celtic, Lille and Lens came knocking, and I was out again at a bad time. I don’t know whether I will leave this summer. The chairman and Marc Overmars will be in charge of that in the coming weeks.
“How I end the play-offs will determine a lot. If I continue on this path with the way I am playing, things can go quickly.
“If it turns out that my Antwerp story is coming to an end, then I hope to sign elsewhere in time, so that I can play a farewell match to the fans.”
Conor Spence
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