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Celtic forgotten man set to return after negotiations collapse

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Credit: Imago Tue 2 June 2026 6:34, UK Luis Palma has become a forgotten player at Celtic and spent the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Lech Poznan.Here, the winger impressed, and the Polish side has been keen on making his stay a permanent one this summer transfer window.However, De La Rocha reported via X that Lech Poznan and Celtic were unable to reach an agreement.As a result, Palma now looks set to return to Parkhead once his loan deal expires.Sevilla have also shown interest in the 26-year-old, as Palma’s future remains uncertain. 🔄 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 Lech Poznan have one week to sign Luis PalmaThe report explains that Lech Poznan have a £3.46million option to buy Palma this summer.However, the Polish side have been submitting other proposals, with Celtic now declaring that negotiations are over.Luis Palma’s league stats this seasonPer 90 minutesGoals 0.54xG0.33Shots4.30Assists 0.33xA0.34Chances created2.72Palma was highly impressive in Poland.



Credit: FotmobPoznan want to keep the winger, and now have a week to make the payment effective.The Honduran’s camp has had no further communication from Lech’s management after talks collapsed.Sevilla is watching the situation closely, but as it stands, Palma is set to return to Celtic after struggling to break into the first-team.🚨 Actualización: Celtic RECHAZÓ nuevamente la propuesta de Lech Poznań por el traspaso de Luis Palma.El cuadro escocés DIO POR FINALIZADAS LAS NEGOCIACIONES con el campeón de Polonia.Es de esta manera que si los de Poznań quieren retener a la estrella de Honduras deberán… https://t.co/5XsUGQw9Hg pic.twitter.com/LOjWZYK0kI— De La Rocha (@AlvaroDLaRocha) June 1, 2026 With the winger still having two years left on his contract, it remains to be seen what the Hoops plan to do with Palma if they do not receive a suitable offer this summer transfer window.Who else could leave Celtic this summer?Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Celtic are planning on accepting offers for Reo Hatate this summer transfer window.The midfielder has fallen down the pecking order at Parkhead and the club are planning on cashing in on the midfielder, who has two years left on his contract.Sources say that the Glasgow giants have already moved on from the 28-year-old in terms of their long-term plans, and they will look to offload him to make way for further additions this summer.Hatate struggled to break into the starting XI towards the end of the 2025-26 campaign and was even left out of the match-day squad for the final ties against both Hearts and Dunfermline Athletic.However, it remains to be seen if any club does come in for Hatate in what has been a difficult season for the Japan international.