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Pierce Charles Should Be Celtic’s Number One Transfer Target

If Celtic are serious about building a team capable of competing in Europe, I think Pierce Charles should…

By Aodhán Ó Conchobhair · ReadCeltic

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:55 AM

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Aodhán Ó Conchobhair argues that Celtic should make goalkeeper Pierce Charles their primary transfer target.
Charles is currently under contract at Manchester City through 2031 and on loan at Queens Park Rangers.
The writer suggests Celtic explore either a permanent transfer or a loan deal offering regular first-team football.

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Writer Aodhán Ó Conchobhair argues that Celtic should prioritize signing Northern Ireland international goalkeeper Pierce Charles to resolve the club's long-term future at the position. He notes that while Viljami Sinisalo has stepped up, Charles possesses the shot-stopping quality and ball-playing distribution that Celtic coach Michael McGovern previously praised.

Any potential deal faces complications because Charles is contracted to Manchester City until 2031 and is spending the 2026/27 campaign on loan at Queens Park Rangers. The author believes Celtic should pursue either a loan or a permanent transfer to secure the goalkeeper as a long-term asset.

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