Alistair Johnston wants to leave Celtic for Everton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Alistair Johnston has expressed his desire to leave Celtic as Everton sends representatives to observe him during a match. The right-back featured in Celtic's 1-0 season-opening victory. Everton is searching for a replacement for Seamus Coleman and has identified Johnston as a target, although no formal bid has been made yet. Celtic reportedly seeks around £15 million for the 27-year-old. Everton is also considering RB Leipzig's Ridle Baku as an alternative.
- •Johnston played 90 minutes in Celtic's 1-0 win.
- •Everton has yet to make a formal bid for Johnston.
- •Celtic values Johnston at around £15 million.
- •Everton is also interested in Ridle Baku as a right-back option.
- •David Moyes aims to replace Seamus Coleman in the squad.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Everton representatives watched Alistair Johnston last night, he has told Celtic he wants to leave
"Everton reportedly sent representatives to watch Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston last night. The Toffees target is wanted at the Hill Dickinson Stadium club and he has told the Scottish Premiershi...
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