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Celtic have reportedly reignited their interest in Girona winger Yáser Asprilla, according to journalist Pipe Sierra on X. Celtic were previously linked with Asprilla before he joined Galatasaray on loan with an option to buy for €23 million. 🚨 De momento, #Girona se niega a dejar salir a Yaser Asprilla (22). El extremo quiere seguir en Europa ante los intereses de Francia, #Celtic, #Valencia y #Lecce. El objetivo personal del colombiano es estar en primera división. 🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/OhIi7WCCum — Pipe Sierra (@PSierraR) August 20, 2026 Given the fact the Colombian is predominantly a right winger, with Camilo Durán starring off the right against LASK on Wednesday night with a brace, Haissem Hassan just in the door, Yang Hyun-jun able to play off the right and James Forrest a rotation option, the report of Celtic being interested alongside Valencia and Lecce will be met with some scepticism by supporters. With Asprilla also able to play as an attacking midfielder and as a left winger, that could be why Celtic have potentially registered an interest. However, Asprilla signed for Girona for a club-record fee two years ago from Watford for £16 million. A left winger has been reported to be on Celtic’s shortlist, with Adrian Blake a potential target after his goal at Celtic Park in the Europa League last season, but left wing itself wouldn’t be considered a top priority, with Jota likely back from injury before Christmas and even he can play on the right wing. A left-back, central midfielder and goalkeeper are all understood to be Celtic’s top target positions before the window closes, with a potential winger signing viewed as a bonus. The need for signings in the positions above is self-explanatory, with Landon Emenalo on the verge of signing on loan, Paulo Bernardo and Arne Engels both leaving on loan and permanently respectively, and Kasper Schmeichel retiring.