Celtic transfer state of play as Donny van de Beek 'interest' arises with Man United star exploring next move

It's transfer silly season and the Celtic rumour mill is spinning rapidly with the competitive restart looming on the horizon.

Returning boss Brendan Rodgers is jetting his squad out to Portugal for intense fitness work ahead of their Premiership title defence and Champions League group stage football, and the DONE DEAL klaxon has been sounded twice. Odin Thiago Holm has arrived alongside Marco Tilio, but there's been a heavy hitter departure too as Jota makes his move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Ittihad.

But the whispers are beginning to grow louder as fans begin to wonder where Rodgers could make his next move, with one Man United star in need of a new challenge the latest name to reach the rumour radar. But who will be the next to pose with the scarf above their head and who is joining Kyogo and Daizen Maeda in committing to the Hoops cause? We take a look at the latest rumours.

According to 90min, Celtic are one of the clubs who are monitoring the situation of Dutch midfielder Van de Beek. He has spent time away from Man United on loan at Everton, and is yet to establish himself in Erik ten Hag's plans.

It's claimed that the former Ajax boss and the decision-makers at United 'have green-lit Van de Beek's departure from the club, and the player's camp are exploring a new challenge.' A number of clubs in Serie A are on his case, as are Premier League trio Wolves, Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace. Leaving on loan looks the likely way out for now and it is suggested 'Europa League holders Sevilla and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Nice hold interest, as does Brendan Rodgers' Celtic.'

The club captain has signed a long-term extension until 2028, which will see him remain in Hoops until he is at least 35. That will take him into