{
  "id": 1519345,
  "title": "Balazs Toth to Celtic transfer takes fresh twist after Udinese decision",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/balazs-toth-to-celtic-transfer-takes-fresh-twist-after-udinese",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T16:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/balazs-toth-celtic-transfer-takes-165000617.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Celtic's pursuit of Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth took an unexpected turn after Udinese reportedly withdrew from the race. The Scottish club had initiated discussions with the 28-year-old last week as manager Martin O'Neill sought to bolster his goalkeeping options. Toth, entering the final year of his contract at Blackburn, had rejected the club's offer of new terms, leaving the team with a decision on his future this summer.\n\nInitially, Udinese was among the clubs interested in the Hungarian international, but Sky Sports News revealed that the Serie A side had decided against making a move. This development leaves Celtic with one less club to contend with in the race for Toth's signature. Other European clubs continue to show interest in the 28-year-old, but the news from Udinese adds a fresh twist to the transfer saga.\n\nBlackburn Rovers face a dilemma regarding Toth's future, as the player's impressive 2025/26 season at Ewood Park earned him the club's Players' Player of the Year award. Toth has also represented Hungary on the international stage, adding to his credentials for potential suitors. In addition to Toth, Celtic is also considering 21-year-old Leo Cavallius as a backup goalkeeper.",
  "summary": "Celtic have been handed a potential boost in their pursuit of Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth after Udinese reportedly ruled themselves out of the race.The Hoops opened talks over a possible m...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}