It is reported that negotiations between Celtic and Torino, represented by G. Gineitis, collapsed just a few hours before the deadline when Celtic could still register a player for this season’s UEFA Europa League matches – this can be done until 1 a.m. Lithuanian time tonight.
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It is claimed that Celtic coach Martin O’Neill was very eager to have the midfielder from Mažeikiai in his team, but the specialist was left disappointed when the deal did not go through.
The Glasgow club once again became the Scottish champion last year, but frustratingly failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League after squandering a four-goal lead in the decisive qualifying round, so they will compete in the second-tier European league tournament.
A significant gap opened up in Celtic’s midfield this summer when Arne Engels left for London’s West Ham United for £22 million.
M. O’Neill publicly spoke about the desire to strengthen the team with a physical, box-to-box type midfielder, and G. Gineitis is considered a player of exactly this profile in Scotland.
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It was previously reported that Celtic’s offer for the 22-year-old Lithuanian was rejected, and Torino would want about £8.5–10 million for their midfielder.
G. Gineitis became an important part of Torino’s rotation last season and played 31 matches in Serie A. The Lithuanian national team midfielder is valued not only for his physical attributes but also for the experience he has already gained in one of Europe’s strongest leagues.
This season, in the Italian championship and the national cup, the best Lithuanian footballer started all four matches in Torino’s starting lineup.
With the collapse of negotiations between Celtic and Torino, it is practically certain that at least until the winter transfer window in January, G. Gineitis will continue to wear the Turin team’s kit.
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