Celtic handed Barney Stewart transfer boost after confirmed news
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 17 May 2026 13:00, UK Celtic have received a boost in their pursuit of Barney Stewart after Falkirk manager John McGlynn admitted the striker could depart this summer.The Hoops have been linked to multiple attackers ahead of the transfer window as they look to end their troubles up top.Stewart has been one of the latest names to be linked after impressing at Falkirk in the second half of the campaign.The 22-year-old ended the campaign as the club’s top scorer in the Scottish Premiership despite being on loan to Dunfermline Athletic at the start of the season.Now, Celtic could make a stunning swoop for the youngster, with Falkirk clearly open to a departure. 🔄 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 John McGlynn: Barney Stewart may leave if the price is rightIn recent weeks, Stewart has been heavily linked with a Falkirk exit.On top of Celtic, West Bromwich Albion reportedly saw a seven-figure fee knocked back for the attacker.Barney Stewart’s Scottish Premiership stats this seasonPer 90 minutesGoals 0.51xG0.50Shots2.54Assists0.13Duels won 47.7%Dribble success rate 42.9%Stewart has had a decent season in the Scottish Premiership.
Credit: FotmobWith Falkirk clearly holding firm, it was brought into question on whether they would be willing to let him go.However, after their 5-2 defeat to Rangers on the final day, McGlynn told the Daily Record on 16 May, that Stewart could leave.He said: “If the price is right. We’ve had fair offers from two or three clubs for Barney.
“If we were to get a certain amount of money for Barney, it would go on a grass park, and we need training facilities, which is where some of that money will go to.“I’d still expect more offers. Whether it’s enough for the board to accept, I’m not sure.”As a result, this is the perfect moment for Celtic to go in.The Hoops may have been waiting for an opening, and after the Scottish Premiership title, they are in perhaps the best position to make a move.However, it remains to be seen if McGlynn’s honest admission will lead to any bids from Celtic over the coming months.Which other strikers are Celtic linked to?Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Celtic face strong competition to sign Kasper Hogh this summer.The Bodo/Glimt attacker has been heavily linked to the club throughout 2026 after impressing in the Champions League.Celtic were linked to his services during the January window, but they failed in an approach to sign the 25-year-old due to Bodo’s European exploits.Now, the Hoops may face a challenge to secure his services, with the Norwegian side keen to kept him, while numerous other clubs have entered the race for his signature.Nevertheless, it remains to be seen if Celtic are able to bring in Hogh this summer transfer window.