Celtic now know the fee required to secure the signing of Cagliari defender Adam Obert…
Adam Obert of Cagliari celebrates his goal 4-1 during the Serie A match between Cagliari and Lecce at Sardegna Arena on January 19, 2025 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)
Obert, naturally a central defender, was primarily deployed as a left-back throughout most of last season in Serie A. Reports this week linked Celtic with a move for the 22-year-old Slovakian international, who has earned 11 caps for his country.
Celtic and Belgian side Royal Antwerp have submitted offers
According to Italian outlet Calcio Casteddu, both Celtic and Belgian side Royal Antwerp have submitted offers around €3.5 million for Obert, but Cagliari are holding out for a fee in the €6 to €7 million range. Despite the sizeable difference in valuations, the report suggests that surprise twists in the negotiations remain a possibility.
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey signs for Celtic on a season long loan from Manchester City. Photo Celtic FC
Jahmai joined Celtic on loan from Manchester City
Brendan Rodgers made it clear in his presser last Friday that with Jahmai Simpson-Pusey joining on loan from Manchester City, Celtic have no plans to pursue another centre-back during this transfer window. Given Obert’s experience at left-back last season, he may be seen as a potential backup for Kieran Tierney, especially with Hayato Inamura not making the squad on flag day and suggestions he might go out on loan.
Meanwhile, Go Ahead Eagles will begin their Eredivisie campaign this evening against Fortuna Sittard without Jakob Breum, who continues to be linked with a move to the Scottish champions. Earlier this summer, Celtic saw a £1.5 million offer for the Danish winger turned down by Go Ahead Eagles, who have made it clear they will not consider letting him go for under £5 million.
ZUTPHEN , 26-07-2025 , Sportcomplex Hanzepark , season 2025 / 2026 , Dutch Pre-season football . friendly match between Go Ahead Eagles and Al-Duhail GA Eagles player Jakob Breum celebrating the goal scored 4-2 Go Ahead Eagles – Al-Duhail friendly. Photo IMAGO
Breum appears to have picked up an Injury
Breum featured in Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 loss to PSV Eindhoven last weekend in the Johan Cruyff Shield but will not be included in the squad traveling to face Fortuna tonight.
Dutch publication De Stentor has clarified that Breum’s absence is not connected to transfer talks but is due to an injury sustained during the match against PSV. Whether Celtic return to the negotiating table for Breum remains to be seen, but we are now 28 days on since Nicolas Kuhn’s departure, and ridiculously, he still has not been replaced.
Conor Spence
Yesterday Conor Spence attended the Celtic fan media conference at Celtic Park to represent The Celtic Star and to speak to Celtic legend James Forrest alongside supporters from four other fan media outlets. Here’s the video…
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Danny McGrain lifts the trophy in 1981. Photo The Celtic Wiki
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