Celtic expects bids for Alistair Johnston, Julian Araujo eyed as replacement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Celtic prepares for a potential bid for right back Alistair Johnston with Everton expressing interest. Speculation surrounding Johnston's exit stems from Celtic's valuation of around £20 million. If Johnston departs, Julian Araujo, who had a successful loan spell at Celtic last season, is considered the ideal replacement, with a possible fee reported at £8 million from Bournemouth. Celtic's depth at right back could be a concern if Johnston leaves, as Tony Ralston and Colby Donovan are the remaining options.
- •Everton interested in Alistair Johnston, potential bid forthcoming.
- •Celtic values Johnston at £20 million, but faces lowball offers.
- •Julian Araujo seen as top replacement; his fee from Bournemouth is £8 million.
- •Celtic's depth at right back could suffer if Johnston departs.
- •Araujo previously impactful during a loan spell at Celtic.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — If Celtic’s valuation is met AJ will be gone – Araujo is ideal replacement
"If AJ is indeed for the off, then Julian Araujo surely has to be his replacement…Rumours are circulating that a bid for our star right back Alistair Johnston is imminent, with Everton the club credi...
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