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Celtic Could Consider January Loan for £3.4m Summer Signing

Celtic could consider sending Joel van den Berg out on loan in January if the summer signing is still struggling for first-team minutes. The 19-year-old has yet to make his Celtic debut following his arrival from PSV Eindhoven, with injury…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:30 PM
Celtic Could Consider January Loan for £3.4m Summer Signing
Key Things to Know
  • Celtic may explore a January loan move for 19-year-old midfielder Van den Berg.
  • A temporary exit reportedly depends on Celtic having sufficient midfield cover available.
  • Van den Berg joined Celtic from PSV Eindhoven in the summer for a reported £3.4 million fee.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic could explore a loan move for midfielder Van den Berg in January if his playing opportunities remain limited, according to a report from Football Insider. The 19-year-old joined the club from PSV Eindhoven for a reported £3.4 million fee in the summer but has yet to make his debut for Celtic due to an early injury.

Any temporary transfer would reportedly depend on manager Martin O'Neill having sufficient midfield cover. Celts Are Here notes that Van den Berg was seen wearing a protective boot in September, arguing that competitive minutes could benefit his development if regular playing time is unavailable at Parkhead.

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