Celtic faces challenges in pursuit of Gvidas Gineitis from Torino
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Celtic's interest in midfielder Gvidas Gineitis from Torino has intensified as they seek to bolster their squad. Gineitis recently completed a solid performance in Torino's Coppa Italia opener against Carrarese, where he played the full match as Torino secured a 1-0 victory. His showing in the match, featuring a high passing accuracy and strong defensive statistics, raises questions about the likelihood of his departure. Torino reportedly values Gineitis at over £8 million, complicating potential negotiations for Celtic, especially following Arne Engels' recent transfer to West Ham, which opened financial options for the club ahead of the Champions League play-off against LASK.
- •Gineitis played 90 minutes in Torino's Coppa Italia victory.
- •Celtic's interest in Gineitis deepened this summer.
- •Torino seeks over £8 million for Gineitis.
- •Arne Engels' transfer to West Ham impacts Celtic's midfield roster.
- •Celtic's Champions League play-off against LASK approaches.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Gvidas Gineitis situation takes fresh twist amid Celtic transfer interest
"Celtic have been sent another indication that signing Gvidas Gineitis from Torino will be far from straightforward.Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC is challenged by Luca Lipani of US Sassuolo during the S...
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