Celtic targets Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis as Engels replacement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:15 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Celtic is considering Gvidas Gineitis of Torino as a potential replacement for Arne Engels, according to the Scottish Sun. Manager Martin O’Neill is preparing for Engels' likely departure and has been monitoring Gineitis, a 22-year-old Lithuanian international with three years remaining on his contract. Gineitis is known for his physicality, skill set, and versatility, which could fill the void left by Engels. The Serie A club is expected to demand a significant fee for the midfielder, who has 32 senior caps for Lithuania.
- •Celtic aims to replace Arne Engels with Gineitis.
- •Gineitis has three years left on his Torino contract.
- •The midfielder has made 32 appearances for Lithuania.
- •Celtic believes Gineitis can enhance their midfield play.
- •Torino may require a high transfer fee for Gineitis.
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