Armando González
Celtic, West Ham United and Barcelona are in the mix to sign CD Guadalajara’s Armando González in the summer. Martin O’Neill’s side have to tussle with the Hammers and the Catalan club to bring hm to Celtic Park.
That’s according to ESPN in Mexico, relayed by Fox Sports, who cover the latest on Celtic, West Ham and Barcelona.
Last month, Sport Witness relayed news from Colombia of Celtic and West Ham’s interest in Yáser Asprilla. O’Neill’s side or the London club failed to sign the Girona player, who joined Galatasaray on loan in the winter market.
Celtic, West Ham and Barcelona keen
Both Celtic and Nuno Espírito Santo’s side could now end up in a battle with the La Liga winners for the striker.
The top division in Mexico is divided into Apertura and the Clausura, competed by the same 18 teams.
Armando González was Liga MX Apertura 2025’s joint top scorer with Deportivo Toluca’s Paulinho with 12 goals. He’s now the Clausura 2026’s top scorer with five goals, along with Atlético de San Luis’s João Pedro.
His performances haven’t gone unnoticed in Europe as the report state O’Neill’s side, West Ham and Barcelona are all showing keen interest in him.
Approaches from Celtic and West Ham
Hansi Flick’s side have contacted the frontman’s agent to find out his current status. The Spanish giants aren’t alone as Celtic and the Premier League side are also in the running to sign him.
According to the report, O’Neill’s side and West Ham have also explored the possibility of securing the Mexico international’s services.
Both Celtic and the Hammers have made contact to find out his salary requirements and Guadalajara’s demand to secure his services.
As things stand, Celtic, West Ham and Barcelona have only carried out discussions with his camp.
The report makes it clear none of these three teams have contacted the Mexican club or made offers so far. ESPN suspect Celtic, West Ham or Barcelona could make concrete moves after the World Cup.