Celtic not meeting Hibs' asking price for midfielder Chaiwa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:12 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Celtic FC is reportedly interested in acquiring Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa, but they are unwilling to meet the £7m asking price set by Hibs. Celtic is reportedly considering a £5m offer for the 22-year-old. Additionally, they are expected to make a revised bid for Zinedin Smajlovic after a previous £3.5m approach was rejected. The club's option to extend Kelechi Iheanacho's contract has expired, leaving the striker training in Nigeria.
- •Celtic shows interest in Miguel Chaiwa from Hibernian.
- •Celtic considers a £5m bid but Hibs demand £7m.
- •Celtic plans a new offer for Zinedin Smajlovic.
- •Kelechi Iheanacho's contract option has lapsed.
- •Former player Chris Sutton criticizes Celtic's transfer activity.
- 8:12 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic not prepared to meet Hibs asking price for Chaiwa - gossip
- 8:12 AMBBC Sport — Celtic not prepared to meet Hibs asking price for Chaiwa - gossip
"Celtic continue chase for Hibs midfielder as Rangers consider a goalkeeper swap deal...
"Celtic continue chase for Hibs midfielder as Rangers consider a goalkeeper swap deal...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 8:12 AMCeltic not prepared to meet Hibs asking price for Chaiwa - gossip
Celtic continue chase for Hibs midfielder as Rangers consider a goalkeeper swap deal...
- BBC SportJun 27, 2026, 8:12 AMCeltic not prepared to meet Hibs asking price for Chaiwa - gossip
Celtic continue chase for Hibs midfielder as Rangers consider a goalkeeper swap deal...
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