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Celtic are keen on signing UD Las Palmas’ Dinko Horkaš as Martin O’Neill wants a new goalkeeper this summer, following Kasper Schmeichel’s retirement. The Scottish champions have been pursuing the 27-year-old for the past few weeks. A few other clubs have shown interest, although we relayed news that Celtic are the favourites. On Monday, Sport Witness covered claims from Spain that Celtic’s €4m bid didn’t convince Las Palmas. Sale to Celtic is key for Las Palmas La Provincia, a newspaper local to the Segunda División side, claims the Croatian’s sale is necessary to carry out further signings this summer. Among his suitors, the newspaper mentions Celtic and Dinamo Zagreb, with the latter monitoring his situation. The Glasgow club are ahead. For UD Las Palmas, selling him to Martin O’Neill’s side for €6m is ‘crucial to unblocking’ the transfer market. This shows the Spanish side are desperate to offload Dinko Horkaš to raise funds. Celtic could take advantage, to sign him for a lower price. President confirms condition for sale Martin O’Neill’s side can complete his signing by raising their offer by €1m as the Spanish club are requesting €5m. Besides this, Celtic have to accept a high sell-on clause. UD Las Palmas president Miguel Ángel Ramírez confirmed these conditions after revealing Dinko Horkaš has asked to leave. He also talked about Celtic’s offer, and Tinta Amarilla have relayed his comments. President goes public and is very candid | La Liga 2 2025/26 | | | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | Appearances | 41 | | | | | Started | 41 | | | | | Minutes per game | 89 | | | | | Total minutes played | 3638 | | | | “Horkaš is a player for Las Palmas who has asked the club to let him leave. The club won’t let him go because the only offer we have [from Celtic] isn’t attractive,” he said. “He says it will be difficult for him to continue playing for Las Palmas since he had an offer from the Emirates that would have been a lifesaver. Horkaš says he doesn’t feel strong or motivated enough to stay on the team. “But there are other ways we can contribute to help the team. If he doesn’t want to play, maybe he can help us mark the field or set up the nets (irony).” “He has a contract with Las Palmas and will remain if the offer he has doesn’t meet Las Palmas’ demand. We’re talking about €5m. They’re offering us €4m to be paid over 4 years. We’re asking for €5m and 50% of any future transfer fee.” Celtic could improve their initial offer, but it’s unclear whether they are willing to accept a 50% sell-on clause.