{
  "id": 8625570,
  "title": "Celtic remain interested in much talked about summer target",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/celtic-remain-interested-in-much-talked-about-summer-target",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T06:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/celtic-remain-interested-much-talked-061500314.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Celtic Football Club has maintained an interest in acquiring Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis for the January transfer window, according to various reports. The 22-year-old Lithuanian international was one of Martin O’Neill’s top targets during the previous summer transfer window, but despite ongoing negotiations with Torino, a deal never materialized. Celtic's financial backers, including Brian Wilson, Dermot Desmond, and Michael Nicholson, were unwilling to match Torino's reported valuation of €13 million for the player. The club's inability to secure a Champions League spot following a disappointing end to the season, after blowing a four-goal aggregate lead over LASK, further hindered their pursuit of Gineitis. In September 2026, Celtic insiders revealed that the club remains keen on signing the player and plans to reevaluate their stance when the January transfer window opens. Gineitis' agent, Dmitry Vinokuro, has stated that Celtic's coaching staff held positive discussions with the midfielder during negotiations, but a difference of opinion within the club's management ultimately led to Celtic's decision not to proceed with the transfer.",
  "summary": "Celtic remain interested in Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis and are lining up a move for the Lithuanian international in the January transfer window…Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC is challenged by L...",
  "key_points": [
    "Celtic interested in Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis for January transfer window.",
    "22-year-old Lithuanian international was O’Neill’s top summer target.",
    "Club’s financial backers unwilling to match €13m valuation."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Celtic's persistence with Gvidas Gineitis signals a desire to strengthen their squad with a top target, but also highlights financial constraints and internal disagreements that previously hindered the move.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}