Celtic Target Set for €5m Move

Celtic-linked goalkeeper Dinko Horkaš is reportedly set to join Dubai-based side Al Wasl, according to Telegram.

Horkaš has continually been linked with a move to the Hoops this summer. However, he is now reportedly set to move for a fee in the region of €5 million.

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Dinko Horkas of UD Las Palmas during the Spanish championship La Liga football match between Sevilla FC and UD Las Palmas on May 13, 2025 at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium in Sevilla, Spain

Celtic previously scouted Horkaš at Las Palmas last season during the La Liga play-offs in June.

Las Palmas president Miguel Ángel Ramírez previously denied any contact from the Hoops.

However, CeltsAreHere understands that, behind the scenes, goalkeeping coach Stevie Woods was believed to be a big admirer, and Horkaš was previously on a shortlist of goalkeepers Celtic would look at this summer.

Celtic have instead decided to look at other options, with the €5 million fee above what the Hoops would have been willing to pay.

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Celtic manager Martin O’Neill during the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Picture date: Wednesday August 19, 2026.

Horkaš himself wanted to stay in Europe to compete for a place in the Croatia national team, but a move to Dubai will come with a healthy wage increase.

The Croatian did want to join Celtic, but the Hoops instead decided against making a bid. The belief earlier this summer was that it was only a matter of time before an offer was made, but that ultimately didn’t play out.

Celtic have instead been linked with Balázs Tóth, Gavin Bazunu and Leo Kokubo in recent weeks and look set to sign a goalkeeper before the window closes, but that won’t be Horkaš.

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