Celtic goalkeeper target Dinko Horkas set for UAE move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Celtic's pursuit of a new goalkeeper appears to have hit a snag as Dinko Horkas is reportedly close to a move to the United Arab Emirates. The 27-year-old Croatian, currently with UD Las Palmas, was a primary target for Celtic, who have been scouting him since January. However, differing views on transfer fees led to this shift. Horkas, whose performances in Spain's second tier gained attention, is expected to finalize his transfer to Al-Wasl soon, effectively ending Celtic's interest. Additional options for Celtic include Blackburn Rovers' Balazs Toth, though no deal is confirmed yet.
- •Dinko Horkas is set to transfer to Al-Wasl in the UAE.
- •Celtic has been assessing Horkas since January.
- •Celtic's interest came amid concerns over current goalkeeper options.
- •Blackburn's Balazs Toth remains a potential target for Celtic.
- •Sources indicate an announcement regarding Horkas's transfer is imminent.
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic goalkeeper target on the brink of move to UAE
"It’s no secret that Celtic require a new goalkeeper with only Ross Doohan considered as credible backup to Viljami Sinisalo, who had an outstanding game in the 3-0 midweek win over Austrian Champion...
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