Celtic and Standard Liege pursue Mory Gbane amid transfer discussions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Standard Liege has entered formal negotiations with Stade de Reims for midfielder Mory Gbane. Celtic is also monitoring the situation, considering Gbane as a target following Reims' relegation. At 25 years old and standing 6ft 2in, he is seen as a valuable defensive option for either club. Liege is motivated to complete the deal after creating space in their midfield. Gbane, who joined Reims for roughly £4.4 million, has experience across multiple European leagues.
- •Mory Gbane is officially a transfer target for Standard Liege.
- •Celtic is closely monitoring Gbane's situation at Reims.
- •Gbane joined Reims for around £4.4 million in February 2025.
- •Liege seeks to strengthen their midfield following Teddy Teuma's departure.
- •Gbane earned his first senior cap for Ivory Coast last summer.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic target Mory Gbane subject of formal transfer talks
"Standard Liege have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Stade de Reims midfielder Mory Gbane by entering formal negotiations over a potential transfer.The Ivorian has also emerged as a target for C...
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