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Celtic pursues left-back options Ferry and Penrice amid transfer talks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:30 AM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Celtic pursues left-back options Ferry and Penrice amid transfer talks

Summary

Celtic is exploring left-back signings as manager Martin O'Neill considers Will Ferry from Dundee United. The club is also in discussions with James Penrice, a former Hearts player currently with AEK Athens, who is open to returning to Scotland as backup for Kieran Tierney. Meanwhile, Daizen Maeda is undergoing a medical with Ipswich Town in a transfer deal worth an initial £8 million. Celtic is negotiating with Paderborn for 22-year-old midfielder Mika Baur. Kelechi Iheanacho, offered a new contract by Celtic, aims to move to Bursaspor, expressing interest in the transfer.

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Status Watch

•Celtic considers Will Ferry and James Penrice for left-back roles.
•Daizen Maeda set for transfer to Ipswich Town.
•Negotiations ongoing with Paderborn for Mika Baur.
•Kelechi Iheanacho seeks a move to Bursaspor.

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7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic linked with Ferry & Penrice as Tierney cover - gossip

What they're saying

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Dundee United 25-year-old Will Ferry is on a list of potential left-back options Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is considering. Celtic are in talks with AEK Athens' former Hearts left-back, James Penrice, with the 27-year-old open to a return to Scotland even though he would be back-up to Kieran Tierney. James Penrice's representatives say Rangers are not interested in the AEK Athens right-back but there is a small window of opportunity for Celtic to sign the Scot.
— Yahoo Sports

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