Elias Filet would be open to the idea of joining Celtic if the opportunity develops this summer.
CeltsAreHere understands Celtic’s interest in the FC Aarau striker is genuine, although there is no suggestion at this stage that a deal is close.
Filet is coming off an excellent campaign in Switzerland, where his goalscoring form helped put him on the radar beyond the Swiss Challenge League.
For a player at this stage of his career, the next move matters.
Celtic would clearly be an attractive step. Filet’s profile is easy to understand.
He is a forward who wants to be judged on goals. He works hard, but his main value is in the penalty area, where Celtic have lacked a proper ruthless edge since Kyogo’s departure.
That is why the link is worth watching.
Celtic need a striker this summer. That much is obvious. Daizen Maeda continues to be admired elsewhere, Kelechi Iheanacho’s future is unclear, and the squad still feels short of a dependable forward who can score consistently.
Filet would not arrive as a finished article or a guaranteed solution.
Moving from Switzerland to Celtic is a big jump. But that does not mean Celtic should ignore players from markets like this.
The club have to be smart. They need proven quality where possible, but they also need to find value before other clubs push the price too high.
Filet fits that sort of conversation.
He has scored goals, he is at a good age, and he appears ready for a bigger challenge. If Celtic believe there is room for him to grow, this could be the type of deal worth exploring properly.
The key would be the plan.
A striker coming to Celtic needs to know there is a pathway. He needs minutes, trust and a manager who believes in what he brings. O’Neill’s appointment may help that process, with the club now able to give targets a clearer picture of what next season could look like.
That makes Filet one to keep an eye on as Celtic’s summer rebuild begins.
