Celtic’s “changed situation” could reportedly see them miss out on long-term transfer target Gvidas Gineitis.

The Lithuanian midfielder has been on the Hoops’ shortlist all summer with plans to make an official offer to his club, Torino, if they could secure the £40million payday that Champions League football brings.

Following a 3-0 first-leg victory over LASK in Glasgow, the Hoops looked confident heading to Austria as they hoped to complete the job, secure League Phase action and then make their move for Gineitis. However, the Scottish giants were destroyed in Linz and lost 5-4 on aggregate to fall out of the Champions League entirely.

Europa League is still on the horizon with Celtic learning their opponents in Friday’s draw. But one outlet in Italy, Sportal, claims Gineitis will not be moving to Parkhead after the club’s collapse.

They say the switch is “unlikely to materialise” and that the change in plans will make it difficult for the midfield player to move to Celts for the £9m proposed fee.

The 22-year-old had been earmarked as a replacement for Arne Engels in a deeper more defensive role. Another engine room option is Canadian Niko Sigur who can also play at right-back as a versatile candidate for the window.

We at Celts Are Here understand the Hajduk Split star wants a move to Celtic despite the club not being in the Champions League. But no bid has yet been tabled by Michael Nicholson and co. and Sigur has other options with clubs keen to land his signature this month.

Genk are reportedly pushing to do a deal for Sigur and they are said to have met his club’s asking price.

At left-back the Hoops continue to wait on Chelsea youngster Landon Emenalo who has already agreed to make a loan switch to Lennoxtown having visited the facilities and met with the staff.

Alistair Johnston on the other flank is out injured and Celts know they may need to dip into the market further for cover there.

Reo Hatate, meanwhile, is expected to depart after four years. But after he rejected moves to MLS, Greece and Austria – and still having two years left on his contract – the ball is in his court.