Recruitment Expert: Celtic plot move to sign 'the best talent in Scotland'

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(Credit: Imago) Tue 5 May 2026 7:30, UK Tawanda Maswanhise has emerged as a leading target for Celtic as they aim to bolster their squad ahead of the summer transfer window.The 23-year-old has stunned watching scouts with his performances for Motherwell this season and leads the league in goals scored having found the net 17 times this term.That form has put the likes of Celtic on alert as they continue to keep tabs on the best performers in the SPFL in a bid to bolster their squad this summer. Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Celtic are looking to sign the best talent in Scotland as part of their revamped transfer plans.The Hoops are now focusing on proven players and those who will not take time to adapt to the league as Celtic establish ambitious transfer plans for the summer. 🔄 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 Could Celtic agree a deal for Tawanda Maswanhise?Football Insider revealed on 1 May that Celtic and Rangers both want to sign Maswanhise thanks to his impressive performances in the SPFL.However, given the abundance of strikers available to Danny Rohl at Ibrox, Celtic are better-placed to offer the forward regular first-team football.Tawanda MaswanhiseSPFL Stats 2025-26Appearances32Starts32Minutes Played2644Goals17Assists2Tawanda Maswanhise’s league stats for Motherwell in 2025-26. (via Transfermarkt)Celtic are aiming to bolster their squad when the window opens as they prepare for major departures as well as the arrival of a new manager, and are now accelerating those plans.“Celtic have to be across anybody performing at that level,” Brown told Football Insider.“Whenever somebody is playing at a high level for one of the Scottish clubs, Celtic and Rangers have to be aware of them and will check on their situation.“For Celtic, it’s difficult to attract players to Scotland, so if there’s sombody already performing at a high level in the league that is ideal.“They don’t have to worry about whether he will adapt or be prepared to make the move.“Celtic want to sign all of the best talent in Scotland, that has to be their focus, because it gets rid of a lot of the risk and quite often they’re available at good prices.”How do Motherwell feel about selling Maswanhise?Maswanhise has shown his quality in the Premiership this season, with the Hoops battling Rangers and some English Championship sides for his signature.His performances for Motherwell have catapulted them into fourth place despite pre-season expectations, and the striker has been widely praised for his displays.Credit: ImagoHowever, Football Insider revealed on 2 May that Motherwell will accept “big” offers for Maswanhise and are prepared to let him go for the right price.The Fir Park club recognise that it will be difficult to keep hold of their best players if Celtic come calling, and will not stand in his way should he wish to move on.Meanwhile, speculation that Jens Berthel Askou could be set to become the next Celtic manager could give the club a new boost in the race to sign the striker.