Celtic considers signing Balazs Toth from Blackburn Rovers in January
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 7:14 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Celtic may renew their interest in goalkeeper Balazs Toth during the January transfer window. Toth's contract with Blackburn Rovers expires next summer, and he has not accepted a proposed extension. The Hungarian international previously drew Celtic's attention this summer, but they opted for Sam Johnstone on loan instead. Toth's recent performance against Bristol City was highlighted as one of his best, featuring a clean sheet and significant saves. Celtic's goalkeeping situation remains uncertain, prompting potential moves in the upcoming transfer period.
- •Toth has a contract expiring next summer with Blackburn.
- •Celtic previously pursued Toth but chose Sam Johnstone instead.
- •His impressive performance against Bristol City was well-received.
- •Celtic is likely to seek a new goalkeeper in January.
- 7:14 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic target rejects new deal - Monday's gossip
- 7:05 AMBBC Football — Celtic target rejects new deal - gossip
- 4:57 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic could revive interest in summer target Balazs Toth
"Celtic could well renew their interest in Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth in the January transfer window with the keeper out of contract in the summer…Blackburn Rovers FC v Nottingham Forest...
"Celtic are on high alert for the January transfer window with summer target Balazs Toth resisting a new deal at Blackburn Rovers.
"Celtic are on high alert for the January transfer window with summer target Balazs Toth resisting a new deal at Blackburn Rovers.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 19, 2026, 7:14 AMCeltic target rejects new deal - Monday's gossip
Celtic are on high alert for the January transfer window with summer target Balazs Toth resisting a new deal at Blackburn Rovers.
- BBC FootballOct 19, 2026, 7:05 AMCeltic target rejects new deal - gossip
Celtic are on high alert for the January transfer window with summer target Balazs Toth resisting a new deal at Blackburn Rovers.
- Yahoo SportsOct 19, 2026, 4:57 AMCeltic could revive interest in summer target Balazs Toth
Celtic could well renew their interest in Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth in the January transfer window with the keeper out of contract in the summer…Blackburn Rovers FC v Nottingham Forest...
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