{"id":49245,"date":"2026-06-26T14:58:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T18:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/celtic-plan-5m-bid-for-aggressive-scottish-premiership-star-with-elite-pace\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:58:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T18:58:22","slug":"celtic-plan-5m-bid-for-aggressive-scottish-premiership-star-with-elite-pace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/celtic-plan-5m-bid-for-aggressive-scottish-premiership-star-with-elite-pace\/","title":{"rendered":"Celtic plan \u00a35m bid for &#8216;aggressive&#8217; Scottish Premiership star with &#8216;elite pace&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/celtic-plan-5m-bid-for-aggressive-scottish-premiership-star-with-elite-pace\/#Exclusive_Former_Celtic_star_backs_rivals_summer_bid_for_%E2%80%98outstanding_talent\" >Exclusive: Former Celtic star backs rival&#8217;s summer bid for &#8216;outstanding&#8217; talent<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/celtic-plan-5m-bid-for-aggressive-scottish-premiership-star-with-elite-pace\/#Celtic_plan_5m_bid_for_Miguel_Chaihua\" >Celtic plan \u00a35m bid for Miguel Chaihua<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/celtic-plan-5m-bid-for-aggressive-scottish-premiership-star-with-elite-pace\/#Why_Celtic_want_to_sign_Miguel_Chaihua\" >Why Celtic want to sign Miguel Chaihua<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/celtic-plan-5m-bid-for-aggressive-scottish-premiership-star-with-elite-pace\/#Better_than_just_a_contract_Celtic_in_talks_to_sign_biggest_contract_since_Engels\" >Better than just a contract: Celtic in talks to sign biggest contract since Engels<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Celtic are in the midst of another important summer in the transfer window, having confirmed the appointment of Martin O&#8217;Neill as the club&#8217;s permanent manager following last season&#8217;s domestic success.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>The Hoops finished the 2025\/26 season having won both the Scottish Premiership title and Scottish Cup.<\/p>\n<p>O&#8217;Neill has agreed a one-year deal with an option for a further 12 months after leading Celtic to a domestic double during his third spell in charge.<\/p>\n<p>The experienced manager is now expected to oversee another busy recruitment drive as Celtic prepare for the Champions League.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-vignette\">\n<div class=\"qz\">\n<div class=\"qz-content\">\n<div id=\"qend\">\n<p>you scored<\/p>\n<p>out of 20<\/p>\n<p>      <button class=\"e-replay\" onclick=\"startQuiz()\">\u21a9 Play again<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Strengthening the squad is one of the club&#8217;s key priorities ahead of the new season, and midfield is one area Celtic are looking to strengthen.<\/p>\n<p>Several players have been linked with a move to Parkhead as manager O&#8217;Neill assesses his options.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"kenny-miller-says-offer-coming-for-celtic-target-elijah-just\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exclusive_Former_Celtic_star_backs_rivals_summer_bid_for_%E2%80%98outstanding_talent\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tExclusive: Former Celtic star backs rival&#8217;s summer bid for &#8216;outstanding&#8217; talent<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">He has his own opinion&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One name that continues to attract attention is Hibernian midfielder Miguel Chaihua.<\/p>\n<p>The Zambian international had an excellent debut season at Hibs after establishing himself as a key player at Easter Road, with his performances attracting the attention of Celtic.<\/p>\n<p>The Scottish Champions have been monitoring the midfielder for some time and their interest in Chaiwa continues to grow as the summer progresses.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"celtic-planning-pound-5m-bid-for-miguel-chaiwa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celtic_plan_5m_bid_for_Miguel_Chaihua\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Celtic plan \u00a35m bid for Miguel Chaihua<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Football Insider&#8217;s Pete O&#8217;Rourke, Celtic are now planning to test Hibs&#8217; resolve with an offer.<\/p>\n<p>The Hoops are reportedly prepared to bid around \u00a35m for the African player.<\/p>\n<p>However, Football Insider report that Hibs value Chayiwa at around \u00a37m, adding that Celtic have no intention of matching his current valuation.<\/p>\n<p>The asking price is understood to be higher than what Celtic are prepared to pay at this stage.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, the Scottish champions will hope that negotiations will bring the two clubs closer together.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"\">\n<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"why-celtic-want-to-sign-miguel-chaiwa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Celtic_want_to_sign_Miguel_Chaihua\"><\/span>\n            <strong>Why Celtic want to sign Miguel Chaihua<\/strong><br \/>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The report claims that despite the difference in valuations, the Hoops remain determined to pursue a deal, and it&#8217;s easy to see why.<\/p>\n<p>The former Young Boys sensation is a regular player for the Zambia national team and has won praise for his energy, defensive work and calmness in possession.<\/p>\n<p>It is understood that Celtic see the player as someone who can strengthen their midfield in preparation for domestic and European competitions, with the Champions League expected to play a key role in the club&#8217;s reinforcement plans this summer.<\/p>\n<p>O&#8217;Neill is looking to build a team that can compete on multiple fronts, and Chaiwa could be a valuable addition.<\/p>\n<p>Praised for his &#8216;elite pace&#8217;, Chaiwa finished a solid 25\/26 games and established himself as one of the top names on David Gray&#8217;s team sheet.<\/p>\n<p>Gray is also full of praise for the midfielder, calling him a modern-day midfielder with great technical ability.<\/p>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-pullquote\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom pullquote\" id=\"custom_block_29\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content pullquote\">\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s aggressive, athletic, just a modern-day midfielder,&#8221; Gray said last season.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"custom_block-content pullquote\">\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s really competitive, energetic and technically good.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Celtic are expected to remain active in the transfer market as manager O&#8217;Neill prepares for his first full season back in charge.<\/p>\n<p>The club have already laid the foundations by securing their manager&#8217;s long-term future after last season&#8217;s league and cup wins, and attention now turns to strengthening the squad.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"better-than-just-celtic-chaiwa-transfer-talks\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"440\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ilya-Just-World Cup-New Zealand\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/elijah-just-world-cup-new-zealand.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/elijah-just-world-cup-new-zealand.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_than_just_a_contract_Celtic_in_talks_to_sign_biggest_contract_since_Engels\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tBetter than just a contract: Celtic in talks to sign biggest contract since Engels<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Forget Ilya \u2013 Celtic could be ready to raid their Premiership rivals for another rising star.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celtic are in the midst of another important summer in the transfer window, having confirmed the appointment of Martin O&#8217;Neill as the club&#8217;s permanent manager following last season&#8217;s domestic success. 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