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Lazio’s Matteo Cancellieri has been linked with a switch to Celtic, whose stance about a transfer is now changing. The 2025/26 campaign was the first time in three years that the winger wasn’t loaned out by Lazio. The decision paid off, as he scored four times and added four assists. Most of his contributions came during an injury crisis. This came after he scored three times for Parma loan during the 2024/25 season. On a loan at Empoli, he contributed to seven goals, while being a regular. His future in Rome is now uncertain again. Sport Witness have covered how West Ham are competing with Celtic for his signing. The Hoops have got cold feet. Move can ignite later Il Messaggero report today that along with Manuel Lazzari, Cancellieri is a big candidate to leave Lazio. The Italian club are desperate for outgoings, as a lack of liquidity is denying them the chance of making more signings this summer. The newspaper – via RadioSei, note that the Celtic option has cooled off for the attacker. This is because the Hoops are looking at alternatives in attack, amidst suggestions that an offer has been rejected for Fares Ghedjemis. This isn’t the end of Celtic’s interest in Cancellieri. Depending on how other moves progress, they could return to the mix for him later in the window. Our take: Hoops right in their stance Due to Lazio’s situation, a deal could be much more favourable for Celtic later in the window. They are under pressure to sell, having failed to tie him down to a contract, with his current deal running out in 2027. A Celtic move would help Cancellieri quite a bit. He was a very promising player as a teenager but has never taken the big step towards stardom. He is only 24, with plenty of time to fulfil his potential. Celtic can give him a platform and he will also play in Europe.