Celtic appear to be closing in on their latest midfield addition, with the Premiership champions said to be making significant progress towards bringing in a young midfielder from PSV Eindhoven.
The move is understood to have advanced considerably, with the Dutch midfielder expected to conduct a medical today ahead of his proposed switch to the Scottish champions.
The Premiership champions are said to have agreed a fee of £3.4m for the 19-year-old Dutchman, with transfer talks accelerating considerably over the course of the weekend.
The midfielder was pulled from the PSV Under-21 squad on Friday as discussions over a potential move continued, providing a clear indication that the transfer situation was developing quickly.
Celtic have been looking for a central midfielder since completing the sale of Arne Engels to West Ham, leaving the Premiership champions in the market for another option in that area.
It now appears that the Scottish champions have identified the player they want to bring into their midfield, with the proposed deal having moved closer to completion following the latest developments.
PSV Eindhoven midfielder Joel van den Berg is expected to conduct a medical today ahead of his move to Celtic, with the 19-year-old Dutchman now seemingly close to becoming the club’s latest addition.
The Premiership champions are said to have agreed a fee of £3.4m for Van den Berg, who was pulled from the PSV Under-21 squad on Friday as transfer talks accelerated.
The development comes as Celtic continue to work on strengthening their midfield following the sale of Arne Engels to West Ham, with the club having been in the market for a central midfielder.
It appears Van den Berg is the man Celtic want to bring in, with the reported agreement over a £3.4m fee representing a significant step forward in the proposed transfer.
There could also be further movement in Celtic’s midfield, with Reo Hatate having told Celtic chiefs earlier this summer that he would like to explore new opportunities.
That situation means Celtic may also lose Hatate, adding another potential change to the midfield options available to the Premiership champions as they continue to assess their squad.
Alongside the move for the PSV midfielder, Celtic have also been linked with another player who can provide an option in midfield and elsewhere on the pitch.
Palace man linked with Celtic
Crystal Palace midfielder Justin Devenny has also emerged as a transfer target for Celtic, with the 22-year-old now linked with a possible move to the Premiership champions.
Devenny is on the periphery of the Palace first team under new head coach Pierre Sage and would be available for transfer, according to the information provided.
The situation has placed the Palace midfielder among the players linked with Celtic as the Scottish champions continue to look at their options for strengthening the squad.
Devenny started his career in Scotland, where he played for Kilmarnock and Airdrieonians before eventually moving to Selhurst Park in 2023.
His previous experience in Scotland is part of the background surrounding the reported Celtic interest, with the midfielder having begun his career with Kilmarnock and Airdrieonians.
After his time with those Scottish clubs, Devenny moved to Selhurst Park in 2023 and has since been part of the Crystal Palace setup.
A Northern Ireland internationalist, Devenny can also play at left-back, giving him an additional position that is relevant to Celtic’s current transfer plans.
Left-back is a position Celtic are keen to strengthen, with only Kieran Tierney as their option right now, making Devenny’s ability to operate there particularly relevant to the reported interest.
As well as his midfield role, Devenny’s ability to play at left-back means he can cover another position Celtic are keen to strengthen, according to the information provided.
Celtic therefore have two midfield-related transfer developments to consider, with the PSV Eindhoven midfielder expected to conduct a medical today and the Palace midfielder also emerging as a target.
The Premiership champions have been in the market for a central midfielder since selling Arne Engels to West Ham, while Reo Hatate may also leave after expressing his desire to explore new opportunities.
At the same time, Celtic’s reported interest in Devenny comes with the added detail that he can also operate at left-back, an area where the club currently have only Kieran Tierney as an option.
The latest developments leave Celtic close to landing their man from PSV Eindhoven, while another player from Crystal Palace has also emerged as a potential transfer target for the Premiership champions.
With the PSV midfielder expected to conduct a medical today, the proposed £3.4m move has reached an important stage, after the 19-year-old was pulled from the Under-21 squad on Friday.
Meanwhile, the interest in Devenny provides another transfer development for Celtic, with the 22-year-old on the periphery of the Palace first team under new head coach Pierre Sage and available for transfer.
Devenny’s background in Scottish football, having played for Kilmarnock and Airdrieonians before moving to Selhurst Park in 2023, also forms part of the information surrounding his reported Celtic link.
With the Northern Ireland internationalist capable of playing in midfield and at left-back, his name has emerged as Celtic continue to look at ways to strengthen their squad.