Luis Palma probably does not have a long-term future at Celtic, but the latest reported offer from Lech Poznań still feels too low for a player who has rebuilt his value in Poland.
Reports in recent days suggest Lech have improved their proposal after an opening bid was rejected by Celtic.
That alone says plenty about how the Scottish champions currently view Palma’s value but Poznan are not giving up as they submit their second offer for the Honduran winger.
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Celtic should simply not accept any fee placed on the table for Palma. And it seems that the Parkhead club are standing firm as journalist De La Rocha reveals Poznan have made a second offer.
Rocha posted on X, “Confirmed: Lech Poznań has submitted its second offer to Celtic FC for the transfer of Luis Palma.
“The first was for 1.5M€ and was rejected by the Scottish side.
“Because of that, in the last few hours Lech improved its proposal: 2.3M€. There has still been no official response from the ‘Hoops’.
“It’s worth remembering that the buy option for the ‘Ferroviario’ amounts to 4M€; but the Polish club cannot close the deal at that amount.”
Lech Poznań clearly want to keep Palma permanently, but there are still two major hurdles standing in the way of a deal.
Considering Palma’s form during the loan spell, Celtic are right to believe they can negotiate a stronger package before sanctioning a sale.
There is no reason for Celtic to rush the process. Palma remains under contract and there is now proof that clubs still see value in him after a difficult spell in Glasgow.
Moving him on permanently feels sensible. Selling him cheaply does not.
Celtic look ready to move on from Luis Palma
There is little evidence suggesting Palma will force his way back into Celtic’s long-term plans next season.
The Honduras international has enjoyed a productive loan spell and his performances have earned praise in Poland, with one impressive display attracting major reaction from both Lech Poznań and Honduras supporters.
Still, the reality is that Celtic already made their decision when they allowed him to leave on loan in the first place.
Palma has quality. His numbers in Poland prove that much. One recent analysis even argued his numbers prove Celtic right after questions emerged over whether he should be reintegrated into the squad.
At this stage, a permanent exit probably suits everybody.
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