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£40m-rated free agent ‘training with Celtic’ as agent eyes Parkhead move

Former Chelsea and AC Milan midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has been without a club since leaving PAOK in January 2025, but the free agent is reportedly training with Celtic in a bid to secure a Parkhead deal

By Mark Pirie · Belfast Live

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 1:14 PM

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Free agent Tiemoue Bakayoko is reportedly training with Celtic as his agent seeks a move to Parkhead.
The 32-year-old midfielder has been available as a free transfer since departing PAOK in January 2025.
Celtic previously considered signing Bakayoko in January before choosing to bring in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain instead.

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Free agent midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has reportedly been training with Scottish Premiership champions Celtic over the past couple of weeks. The 32-year-old French international has been without a club since leaving Greek side PAOK in January 2025, and his agent is reportedly eyeing a permanent move to Parkhead during the international break.\n\nCeltic previously considered signing Bakayoko on an 18-month deal in January 2025 before deciding to sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain instead. The former Chelsea, Monaco, and AC Milan player previously commanded a £40 million transfer fee and stated earlier this year that he is fully ready for his next challenge.

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£40m-rated free agent ‘training with Celtic’ as agent eyes Parkhead move

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