Alfie Devine: The proof that Tottenham sensation is key to fixing major Celtic issue

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Credit: Imago Alfie Devine: The proof that Tottenham sensation is key to fixing major Celtic issue Tue 14 April 2026 14:30, UK Alfie Devine has been linked with a move to Celtic ahead of the summer transfer window.The Tottenham Hotspur star, who is currently on loan to Preston North End, has impressed in the Championship to date.The 21-year-old has been one of the club’s key players, with his form seeing him score eight times and pick up four assists in the English second tier.Football Insider has recently revealed that Martin O’Neill was at a Preston game to watch Devine play.Now, his stats reveal that the midfielder could finally end Celtic’s awful attacking output from the centre of the park. 🔄 Celtic Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Parkhead boardroom. VISIT THE CELTIC TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Alfie Devine is a skilled creative midfielderWhile it remains to be seen if Spurs would be willing to part with Devine in the coming summer transfer window, if he were to move to Celtic, everything points toward him being a success.In recent weeks, it has been clear that the Hoops’ midfield is simply not providing enough attacking intent.Credit: ImagoAgainst St Mirren, the starting trio barely completed any forward passes and were collectively outdone by a single Buddies star.However, Devine can potentially end this awful output.According to Fotmob on 14 April, the midfielder is creating 1.39 chances and 0.23 big chances per 90 minutes.— Second Tier podcast (@secondtierpod) August 17, 2025 On top of this, he is producing 0.13 assists and 0.18 expected assists as well as 0.26 goals per Championship match.In comparison, Callum McGregor is nowhere near this total.

Proving that Devine would be a substantial upgrade, and potentially a player who would improve even further, given his age.Which other midfielders are Celtic linked to?Football Insider has also exclusively revealed that Sao Paolo midfielder Damian Bobadilla is Celtic’s top target ahead of the summer transfer window.The 24-year-old has impressed in Brazil, which has resulted in multiple clubs across Europe showing interest.As a result, Celtic are likely to keep tabs on Bobadilla at the 2026 World Cup, with a Paraguay call-up expected for the tournament.However, it remains to be seen if the Hoops are able to win the race for the Sao Paolo star’s signature, or if they will be forced to move on to other targets.