Closed doors for G. Gineičius? Celtic to acquire a promising central midfielder from Germany

2026-08-12 19:00 © ZUMAPRESS.com

Glasgow "Celtic" is active in the market, despite not yet having reached an agreement with the desired target Gvidas Gineitis.

Journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that "Celtic" has agreed with "Paderborn" for Mika Baur's transfer to the Scottish champions.

The player just needs to sign the contract and pass the medical examination.

In the last 2. Bundesliga season, M. Baur scored 4 goals and provided 5 assists. He will cost 8 million euros.

For a slightly larger sum, "Celtic" wants to acquire G. Gineitis. He could be a replacement for Arne Engels, who has still not left the team. However, this M. Baur's transfer may also indicate that a spot in the team is filling up.

🚨💥 EXCL | Mika Baur to Celtic - DONE DEAL ✔️

Full agreement reached with SC Paderborn. Transfer fee: €8m all-in. Record sale. Contract until 2031.

The 22 y/o central midfielder is now on his way with his agents. Transfer set to go through, pending medical and contract… pic.twitter.com/RDLqP2CFFL

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 12, 2026