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In recent days, Celtic have been linked with a move for Torino’s Gvidas Gineitis and they could now have a shot at a transfer. The 22-year-old has spent four years in Turin, becoming a reliable squad player for them. In the 2025/26 campaign, he played 29 times in Serie A, starting 23 times. He broke through from their youth team in 2023 and developed well since. The Lithuanian has also become a regular for his national team, featuring 29 times already. He’s scored five times for them, showcasing an ability to play further forward too. This week, the player’s agent told the Scottish press that the Glasgow giants have already made an approach for his signing. Celtic remain in the hunt for his signature and Torino president Urbano Cairo has clarified his stance on the midfielder. Player likely to leave Cairo, who is quite infamous amongst Torino fans, spoke to the press about the club’s pre-season friendlies. He was also asked about transfers and Gineitis’ future was a topic for the press, as he wasn’t called up for the friendly against Burnley. The Italian clarified that a possible transfer could be a reason behind his absence. He said – via ToroNews: “He wasn’t called up because he had a physical problem, but there were no other reasons. We can’t just buy players, because what if you end up with 30 players when they play?” Cairo revealed Torino may have no choice but to sell players like the midfielder. “Some will leave, it will also depend on the opportunities that exist, the requests we have. Many of our players are being monitored. We’re trying to do things as best we can, as we obviously try to do.” | Serie A 2025/26 | | | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | Appearances | 29 | | | | | Started | 23 | | | | | Minutes per game | 61 | | | | | Total minutes played | 1763 | | | | | Goals | 0 | | | | | Assists | 1 | | | | Hoops still interested TuttoSport add to the situation surrounding the Torino youth graduate. The Turin newspaper report that doubts around Gineitis’ future is one reason why the Italian side want to sign Jens Cajuste. The ex-Ipswich Town player will come in as a possible replacement, with attempts already underway. Celtic remain interested in the Torino youth graduate, as things stand. Cairo’s club demand a package worth €15m to sign him but the Hoops could get a favourable deal later in the window. Our take: Could be an excellent deal for Martin O’Neill Throughout his time at Torino, Gineitis has constantly shown his ability on the ball. He is good at dictating play from deep and also does quite well at carrying the ball forward with his left foot. This makes him a player who can play anywhere in the midfield three. Torino are open to his exit, and this is something that should really interest Celtic. With doubts growing around Arne Engels, the Lithuania international could come in as a viable replacement. Waiting until the last few days of the window would help O’Neill’s side get a discount.