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Alistair Johnston## The 27-year-old returned to fitness just in the nick of time at the end of last season as Hoops secured a league and cup Double
20:28, 29 Jul 2026
Celtic are braced for a big money bid landing from Everton for Alistair Johnston.
Record Sportunderstands an official offer has yet to land but the Toffees are now preparing to make their move and the Canada defender is aware of the interest.
Celts are hoping to keep Johnston for at least another season – with his contract running until 2029 – but the 27-year-old’s stock is soaring after a string of impressive displays for the Canucks at the World Cup.
Everton boss David Moyes has been keeping tabs and is now ready to step up the chase – and could stump up more than £10m to get his man.
Johnston has been a smash hit for the Hoops following his £3m move from Montreal in 2022.
He was a major miss for most of last term after suffering a serious knee injury last October, but returned to play a key role as Celtic completed the Double.
Everton are leading the chase but there is also interest from Premier League rivals Fulham, Ipswich Town and several other clubs in England and on the continent.
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