Celtic’s interest in Farès Ghedjemis has not disappeared despite the winger attracting attention from across several markets ahead of the summer transfer window.
Italian journalist Nicolò Schira reported this week that the Frosinone attacker has already rejected lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia and MLS clubs. Schira also claimed Celtic remain interested in the player while teams in Germany have now started gathering information about his situation.
That will not surprise many supporters after Celtic’s failed attempt to sign him earlier this year.
The club pushed hard for Ghedjemis during the January window as Martin O’Neill looked for more pace and directness in wide areas. Celtic eventually walked away from the deal after negotiations dragged on with Frosinone, who were reluctant to lose one of their key attacking players during a promotion push.
Looking back now, the reasons for Celtic’s interest are obvious.
The squad still lacks natural one-v-one attackers outside of Jota. Ghedjemis plays aggressively, drives directly at defenders and carries the ball through pressure rather than slowing attacks down. Celtic struggled badly against compact defensive blocks during parts of last season and another winger capable of creating separation consistently would change that dynamic.
His value has also climbed sharply since January.
Frosinone earned promotion to Serie A and Ghedjemis became one of the standout attacking players during the run-in. That success has widened interest naturally and makes any move more complicated financially than it would have been a few months ago.
Schira provided the latest update on the situation this week.
🚨 Excl. – #Frosinone’s winger Farès #Ghedjemis has turned down two very rich bids from a Saudi and a MLS Clubs. #Celtic are still interested in him, but some germany clubs have also asked info for him. #transfers
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) May 28, 2026
The rejection of those offers probably says plenty about the player’s priorities right now.
At 23, moving into a stronger European league still appears to be the focus rather than taking the biggest financial package available immediately. That could keep Celtic in the conversation if they decide to revisit the deal seriously.
The challenge now is competition.
German clubs entering the picture changes the landscape quickly because Ghedjemis’ style suits transition-heavy football naturally. Celtic may have moved early originally, but waiting until the summer has made the race far more crowded.
