Celtic’s pursuit of a new goalkeeper has taken a significant step forward, with talks over Dinko Horkas now said to have reached a decisive phase.

Celtic have reportedly accelerated talks to sign Dinko Horkas, with talks between the club and Las Palmas understood to have reached a “decisive phase” – language that suggests this is no longer a tentative enquiry but a genuine push to get something done.

, and while the sourcing is worth bearing in mind – the specific framing of negotiations entering a decisive stage gives it a weight that warrants attention – the specific framing of negotiations entering a decisive stage gives it a weight that warrants attention.

with Las Palmas. Background research suggests he is 27 years old and contracted to the Spanish club until 2028, Las Palmas are understood to be in a strong negotiating position,

Dinko Horkas in action as a goalkeeper for Las Palmas.

The broader context here matters. , with – a sign that the club is . That’s the right approach, and if Horkas genuinely represents the preferred target, moving quickly to close the deal is exactly what’s needed.

Let’s be honest – the goalkeeper position has needed resolving for longer than is comfortable. If talks really are at a decisive phase, the club needs to see them through. As the transfer market has shown this window, , and .

. Whether Celtic can get there ahead of any competing interest – – will define how this one plays out. . Here’s hoping.

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