Sources: Patrick Bamford to agree move imminently after Celtic decision
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Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Fri 5 September 2025 13:58, UK
Patrick Bamford is likely to agree terms with a new club imminently after being snubbed by Celtic as he continues to assess his options.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed what sources have said about the the 32-year-old’s future after he was released by Leeds United in August.
Celtic held talks over the possibility of signing the striker, but never pushed to agree terms before opting to pursue a deal for Kelechi Iheanacho instead.
Football Insider revealed in July that Bamford is open to staying in England or moving abroad with a number of domestic, European and MLS sides keeping tabs.
The likes of Wrexham, Middlesbrough and Portsmouth have all been linked with moves for the former England international, whose future remains undecided.
This comes after former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider in December that multiple Championship clubs want to sign Bamford.
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Bamford’s former Burnley teammate and former Leeds goalkeeper Paul Robinson told Football Insider on 4 August that Bamford must choose his next club wisely.
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After seven years at Elland Road, where he made 205 appearances and scored 60 goals, the striker is still seen as a capable option in the Championship despite some doubts.
O’Rourke explained that his future now looks likely to be decided soon following the end of the transfer window as clubs are still looking to strengthen up front.
“Bamford had his contract cancelled to allow him to explore his options,” he told Football Insider.
“Celtic obviously showed a bit of interest but didn’t really push forward for a deal with Bamford as they looked for a striker so late on in the window.
“They obviously got a deal for Kelechi Iheanacho over the line instead.
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“Bamford is a top player, maybe he wasn’t going to be in the picture for Leeds in the Premier League but he’s proven he can do it in the Championship.
“A lot of clubs who didn’t get the reinforcements they wanted in the summer will look at him.
“He’s one of the better free agents in the market right now.
“If any clubs still need a striker, Bamford will be high on their list and I expect his future will be resolved and he will find a new club soon.”
Bamford is not the only free agent to have been linked with a move to Parkhead after the end of the summer transfer window, with Josh Brownhill on their radar.
However, Football Insider revealed on 5 September that Celtic are set to miss out on Brownhill as he is set to join Saudi Pro League outfit Al Shabab.
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Reports have claimed the former Burnley midfielder is set to put pen to paper on a deal which will see him earn over £100,000 per week in the Middle East.
Alongside Celtic, the likes of Leeds, Wolves, Leicester, Everton and West Ham have also expressed an interest this summer, but all now look set to miss out.
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