Celtic bids for defender as Saracchi talks progress with Boca Juniors
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Celtic has submitted bids for centre-back Zinedin Smajlovic, though Sandefjord seeks £4.3m for the player. Concurrently, discussions have intensified regarding a permanent transfer for left-back Marcelo Saracchi from Boca Juniors after he was informed he is not in their plans. Additionally, Celtic's reported target, Soufiane El-Faouzi, may extend his contract with Schalke until 2030. Meanwhile, Celtic is still interested in Jakob Breum, who is available for the right offer.
- •Celtic's £3.5m bid for Zinedin Smajlovic was rejected.
- •Celtic is in talks with Boca Juniors for Marcelo Saracchi's permanent deal.
- •Soufiane El-Faouzi might sign an extension with Schalke.
- •Celtic is open to offers for Jakob Breum from Go Ahead Eagles.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic bid for defender as Saracchi talks intensify - gossip
- 6:52 AMBBC Football — Celtic bid for defender as Saracchi talks intensify - gossip
"Celtic bid for defender while talks over left-back's return intensify as Portsmouth push for discussions with Dundee centre-half.
"Celtic bid for defender while talks over left-back's return intensify as Portsmouth push for discussions with Dundee centre-half.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 7:00 AMCeltic bid for defender as Saracchi talks intensify - gossip
Celtic bid for defender while talks over left-back's return intensify as Portsmouth push for discussions with Dundee centre-half.
- BBC FootballJun 22, 2026, 6:52 AMCeltic bid for defender as Saracchi talks intensify - gossip
Celtic bid for defender while talks over left-back's return intensify as Portsmouth push for discussions with Dundee centre-half.
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