Celtic should complete deal for bargain Reo Hatate replacement as price tag revealed
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Credit: Imago Sat 23 May 2026 7:30, UK Celtic should make a quick approach for Elliott Watt after it was revealed that Motherwell only want £3million for the midfielder.The 26-year-old was one of the star players at the Steelmen this season as they qualified for European football.Now, the team looks set to be dismantled, with manager Jens Berthel Askou already departing the club for Toulouse.The Scottish Sun on 21 May has also reported that Watt is wanted by both Old Firm sides and Cardiff City, with Motherwell only wanting £3m for the midfielder.Reo Hatate is expected to depart Parkhead this summer, and Watt could now be an excellent Celtic replacement. 🔄 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 Elliott Watt’s price tag makes him a summer bargainWatt established himself as one of the league’s best players this season.According to Fotmob on 22 May, he has been averaging 0.19 goals, 0.09 assists, 0.14 xA, 1.21 chances created, 2.23 tackles and 1.24 interceptions per 90 minutes.Elliott Watt’s Scottish Premiership stats this seasonPer 90 minutesGoals 0.19Assists0.09xA0.14Chances created1.21Tackles2.23Interceptions1.24Watt had been excellent for MotherwellAs a result, his £3m price tag is simply a bargain, and Celtic must quickly make a move.Considering only Rangers and Cardiff City are interested in the midfielder at present, the Hoops have a perfect opportunity to sign the 26-year-old, with the lure of Champions League football surely enough to bring him in.Therefore, Celtic should not waste time and quickly pay the fee for Watt before another club swoops in.
The Motherwell star could finally replace Hatate, who has struggled at Celtic this season and is expected to depart in the summer transfer window.Will Reo Hatate leave Celtic this summer?Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Celtic are bracing to receive offers for Hatate this summer.The midfielder is eyeing a move away from Parkhead this summer, with plenty of suitors keeping an eye on his situation.An exit has looked increasingly likely in recent weeks after Hatate struggled to establish himself back into the starting XI, and was often left on the bench for the final games in the Scottish Premiership.However, it remains to be seen if his Celtic career will now come to an end in the coming months, or if the incoming manager will look to keep hold of him ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.