Celtic could see door open for Alfie Devine deal as end-of-June deadline clear for Tottenham transfer

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(Credit: Imago) Sun 24 May 2026 14:00, UK Celtic could exploit hesitation from Preston North End in order to seal a deal for Tottenham starlet Alfie Devine this summer. Celtic are strong admirers of Devine, and they may yet get the chance to sign him this summer, as takeover issues rumble on at Deepdale. 🔄 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 Celtic can make Alfie Devine swoop from 1 July after scouting missionFootball Insider revealed back in April that Celtic boss Martin O’Neill watched Devine in action for Preston in their 1-1 draw with QPR, and he has since been identified as a summer target.It has since begun to look increasingly likely that Devine will be staying with the Lancashire outfit on a permanent basis, but there is still a chance that Celtic may be able to muscle their way in. If that takeover doesn’t go through, then it appears that they may struggle to meet the requirements of the deal for Devine, handing Celtic the chance to make their move. 🚨 PNE hope to tie up a record-breaking deal for Alfie Devine.North End have a fee agreed with Spurs at £4.5m and hope to agree a payment plan with #THFC; PNE have a restricted budget but could afford the fee if it is spread over three or four years. [@reluctantnicko]#pnefc pic.twitter.com/3w8sP63OiW— PNE Plug (@PNEPlug) May 17, 2026 View Tweet The Bhoys will hope to have their managerial situation sorted by July, meaning their focus could be entirely on finding the right additions to their squad by that stage of the summer.

Can Celtic afford both Alfie Devine and Silas Andersen?Football Insider revealed on Saturday that Celtic’s chances of signing Silas Andersen have now been boosted after they secured Champions League football for next term. The Danish midfielder has been a clear target for both Old Firm sides in recent windows, but it is expected that a deal could take up to £6-7m to complete.Moves for both Andersen and Devine would make Celtic’s midfield overhaul an expensive one this summer, but it is one that they could surely afford after another league title.