Celtic close in on £6m deal for winger tipped as next Kuhn

There are football clubs, and then there are institutions that exist beyond results and league tables. Celtic belong firmly in the latter category. At Parkhead, the game is wrapped in memory and meaning, passed down through generations as much as it is played out on the pitch. The green and white shirt is not simply worn; it is inherited. Nights under the lights in Glasgow are not just fixtures on a calendar, but rituals shaped by history, belief and expectation.

Great clubs are defined by how they respond to change. Celtic’s past is filled with moments of uncertainty, followed by reinvention that never quite loses sight of its identity. It is within that familiar cycle of renewal that anticipation is once again building, as attention turns to a potential arrival who could help shape the next chapter.

Celtic are increasingly confident of completing a £6 million move for Frosinone winger Fares Ghedjemis, with the player understood to have given the green light to the switch. Talks are ongoing, but there is growing belief the Scottish champions can conclude the deal before the window closes.

Internally, this is seen as more than routine business. The pursuit is viewed as a direct response to the void left by Nicolas Kuhn, whose departure removed a genuine match-winner from the squad. Celtic believe they know the profile required: pace, bravery and a willingness to decide games. In that regard, Ghedjemis fits the brief.

The 23-year-old has been among Serie B’s standout wide players this season, scoring eight goals and supplying two assists while consistently troubling full-backs. Predominantly right-sided, he thrives in one-against-one situations and carries a sharp threat in the final third.

“He’s the kind of winger defenders hate — unpredictable, aggressive, and never afraid to take responsibility,” said one Italian analyst who has tracked his progress closely.

Those qualities have been difficult to replace since Kuhn’s exit. While Celtic’s current options offer structure and effort, the ability to shift a tight match in an instant has been missing.

“When he gets the ball, something happens. That’s a rare quality,” a Serie B coach noted earlier this season.

Celtic also see a familiar developmental path. Ghedjemis has risen steadily rather than spectacularly, suggesting room to grow. For a club that values hunger as much as pedigree, that trajectory holds real appeal. If the deal is completed, Celtic may once again have found a winger capable of turning expectation into belief.