Celtic are back in the running to secure a season-long loan deal for Hugo Bueno from Wolves, after their previous attempt was unsuccessful in January. The Spanish prospect, who made 21 appearances for Wolves last season, is now being considered as a left-back option to provide competition for Greg Taylor, whose contract expires at the end of the season.
Bueno is currently with the Wolves squad in America, while Celtic have also traveled to Indiana following their friendly win against Manchester City. The club’s chief executive and finance officer have flown out to negotiate the permanent capture of Paulo Bernardo, who is set to join on a five-year deal worth £2.5m.
Manager Brendan Rodgers is also interested in bringing back Adam Idah but faces competition from Norwich City for the striker, who is valued at up to £8m. The club has already signed goalkeepers Kasper Schmeichel and Viljami Sinisalo, and is looking to recruit Antwerp attacker Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Venezia midfielder Tanner Tessmann.
Meanwhile, Celtic players are urging midfielder Matt O’Riley to stay for the Champions League campaign, rejecting offers from Southampton and Atalanta in favor of a higher transfer fee. Captain Callum McGregor expressed his desire for O’Riley to remain at the club, highlighting his importance in the team and potential for growth with European competition.
Rodgers is focused on retaining key players like O’Riley while also pursuing new signings, including loan returnees Bernardo and Idah, as well as potential targets like Balikwisha, Tessmann, and defender Dara O’Shea. McGregor emphasized the importance of squad continuity and hunger for success in maintaining Celtic’s competitive edge.
