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CeltsAreHere understands Dinko Horkaš is open to joining Celtic, but the Hoops have not yet advanced their interest with a formal move for the Las Palmas goalkeeper. The 27-year-old was left out of Las Palmas’ 1-0 friendly defeat to Orlando Pirates on Wednesday, with his absence linked to his transfer situation. Another club has already submitted an offer for the Croatian, although Las Palmas rejected that approach. The identity of the bidder and the value of the proposal have not been disclosed. Celtic, meanwhile, remain in the same position. There has been no major acceleration in talks and no formal bid has been lodged with the Spanish side. Horkaš is understood to favour remaining in Europe as he targets a place in the Croatia national-team set-up. A move to Celtic would appeal to the goalkeeper, with the prospect of European football and regular domestic honours offering him a strong platform. CeltsAreHere understands the player is pushing for a transfer, although Las Palmas remain determined to secure a fee they consider suitable. That leaves room for negotiation, even if the lower end of the reported range is currently viewed as insufficient. Celtic have tracked Horkaš over an extended period and continue to assess their goalkeeping options following Kasper Schmeichel’s departure. Viljami Sinisalo has been handed the gloves during pre-season, but the club’s interest in Horkaš shows they are still considering another addition in that position. The situation is now finely balanced. Horkaš is receptive to the move, Las Palmas are prepared to discuss realistic offers, and another interested club has already tested their position. Celtic’s interest is genuine, but the next significant development depends on whether they finally turn that interest into a bid.