The summer window is throwing up some intriguing domino effects, and the latest whispers from Glasgow suggest Celtic are already preparing for life af...
The summer window is throwing up some intriguing domino effects, and the latest whispers from Glasgow suggest Celtic are already preparing for life after Arne Engels. GoalZaza can confirm that the club is closely monitoring Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis as a potential replacement, with the Belgian international seemingly destined for a move to Roma.This is not a panic buy, but it is a calculated hedge. Engels has been a steady presence in the middle of the park, but the allure of Serie A and a project in the capital has turned his head. If the deal goes through, Celtic will need a body who can step into the engine room and offer something more than just industry. That is where Gineitis comes into the picture.The Lithuanian international is an intriguing profile. At 6 foot 2, he brings a natural physicality that would suit the Scottish Premiership's more combative afternoons, but he is far from a blunt instrument. He is comfortable in transitional play, happy to receive the ball on the half turn and shift the play forward quickly. For a Celtic side that often dominates possession and needs to break down a low block, that ability to inject tempo from deep could be invaluable.Torino, however, are not simply going to roll over. They have their own plans. The Italian side are reportedly chasing a player named Gill, though the exact identity of that target remains under wraps. What is clear is that any negotiation between the two clubs will be a game of poker. Celtic will want a fair price for Engels, and Torino will demand a premium for a player they see as part of their medium term plans.So what happens next We wait. We watch. We wonder if Brendan Rodgers is willing to trust a relatively unheralded name from Lithuania to anchor a Champions League midfield. The smart money says yes, because this feels like a move born of thorough scouting, not a desperate stab in the dark. The dominoes are wobbling. It is only a matter of time before one of them falls.
