As Celtic continue their search for defensive reinforcements this January, another name has surfaced on their radar. The latest addition to the long list is WSG Tirol centre‑back Jamie Lawrence.
The 23‑year‑old Swiss defender has enjoyed two standout seasons in the Austrian Bundesliga.
Standing 6‑foot‑7, Lawrence has drawn concrete offers from clubs in England, Spain, Turkey, Russia and China. He’s in demand this winter.
Lawrence is out of contract at the end of this season, and negotiations over an extension with Tirol have reportedly stalled. That situation has opened the door for interested clubs to make a move this winter, with the Austrian side now said to be open to selling him rather than risk losing him for nothing in the summer.
His résumé in Austria is strong. Lawrence was named in the Austrian Bundesliga Team of the Year, and has been a consistent figure in Tirol’s backline. He also carries international pedigree, having featured for Germany at under‑20 level, and came through the Bayern Munich youth ranks.
According to journalist Rudi Galetti’s Substack, Celtic “have added him to their list of players to monitor closely”.
So you can expect Celtic to monitor the situation, keep an eye on any developments, ponder what they might bid and then submit a lowball offer.
With their search for defensive depth ongoing, and earlier links to Eintracht Frankfurt’s Aurèle Amenda potentially quietening down after the managerial change in Germany, Lawrence offers another avenue worth exploring, if Celtic move quickly.
