Tiémoué Bakayoko Celtic rumour has one major issue

67 Hail Hail addresses recent social media rumors linking former Chelsea midfielder Tiémoué Bakayoko with a move to Celtic, including speculation about training or undergoing a medical. The publication notes that while Celtic nearly completed an 18-month deal for the free agent in February before opting for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, the major concern surrounding any potential contract is Bakayoko's severe lack of match sharpness.

Writer Patrick Sinat highlights that the 32-year-old has not played competitive football since November 2024 with PAOK, creating an absence spanning nearly 23 months. Although Bakayoko reported training daily with a personal physical coach, Sinat argues manager Martin O’Neill should only evaluate him in first-team training at Lennoxtown rather than rushing to offer a contract.