Celtic Pursue Torino Midfielder Gineitis Amid Bundesliga Interest

CelticTeam·Celtic Football Club is actively exploring a move for Gvidas GineitisPlayer·Gvidas Gineitis, the promising 22-year-old midfielder from TorinoTeam·Torino, as the summer transfer window gains momentum. This pursuit comes as CelticTeam·Celtic anticipates potential changes within their midfield ranks, with Arne EngelsPlayer·Arne Engels reportedly attracting interest from multiple clubs and Alex Oxlade-ChamberlainPlayer·Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain expected to depart.

Engels, a key figure for CelticTeam·Celtic, is understood to be a target for Premier League sides Nottingham ForestTeam·Nottingham Forest and Crystal PalaceTeam·Crystal Palace, alongside Serie ACompetition·Serie A giants RomaTeam·Roma. Reports suggest CelticTeam·Celtic would seek a transfer fee in the region of £20-26 million for the player, which would provide substantial funds for reinvestment. The expected exit of Oxlade-Chamberlain further underscores the necessity for CelticTeam·Celtic to reinforce their central midfield options.

Gineitis, a Lithuanian international, has garnered considerable attention following a series of impressive performances in Italy's Serie ACompetition·Serie A with TorinoTeam·Torino. His consistent displays have not only caught the eye of CelticTeam·Celtic scouts, who have reportedly been monitoring him for several months, but have also alerted several prominent clubs across the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga, setting the stage for a competitive transfer battle.

Despite signing a new long-term contract last summer, which ties him to TorinoTeam·Torino until 2029, the player's agent, Dmitry Vinokurov, has indicated that the Italian club remains open to negotiations. "TorinoTeam·Torino holds Gvidas in high regard and believes in his future. The player has steadily improved within the club and is considered an important part of the project," Vinokurov stated. He added, "At the same time, Gvidas is ambitious, as any player competing at this level should be. There have already been expressions of interest from other clubs, which is natural considering his age, performance, and potential. If an interesting offer were to arrive for both TorinoTeam·Torino and Gvidas, it would certainly be carefully evaluated."

TorinoTeam·Torino concluded the 2025/26 Serie ACompetition·Serie A season in 12th position. The club experienced a challenging campaign, losing 44.74% of their matches, while scoring an average of 1.2 goals per game and conceding an average of 1.66 goals. This context suggests that while Gineitis is valued, TorinoTeam·Torino may be receptive to offers that align with their strategic objectives.

As of today, CelticTeam·Celtic has yet to announce their first summer signing for the upcoming 2025/26 season, making the potential acquisition of a player like Gineitis a significant early move in their transfer strategy.