Celtic are reportedly eyeing a surprise swoop for West Ham's Andy Irving, with the Irons said to be open to negotiations for a fee around £3.5million.
Despite an already crowded midfield featuring Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate, Benji Nygren, Arne Engels, Luke McCowan and Paulo Bernardo, Hammers News reports that the Scottish champions have tabled a bid for Scotland international Irving.
The 25-year-old former Hearts player, who made 11 appearances under Graham Potter last season and had a loan spell at Austria Klagenfurt the previous year, could potentially join the Hoops' ranks.
However, it's understood that Celtic's main transfer targets include two wingers, a lead striker and a backup for Kieran Tierney in the left-back position.
In other news, Italian media outlets are reporting that former Celtic star Matt O'Riley has agreed to a five-year deal with Juventus. The Denmark international, who moved from Parkhead to Brighton in a £25million deal last summer, has reportedly settled personal terms with Juve, reports [the Daily Record](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/celtic-transfer-price-west-ham-35714584).
Despite a debut season marred by injuries, during which he scored twice in 23 games for the Premier League club, the 24 year old ex-MK Dons player is set to earn around £50k per week, totalling £2.6million annually.
However, it's suggested that the Bianconeri will need to offload several players, including Douglas Luiz, Weston McKennie and Fabio Miretti, to finance the deal.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: (L-R) Andy Irving, Vladimir Coufal, Danny Ings and Aaron Cresswell of West Ham United inspect the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Brentford FC and West Ham United FC at Brentford Community Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)