Celtic are now firmly linked with two Scottish Premiership players ahead of the summer window, with a clear statement confirming the club’s interest and removing any doubt about their current recruitment focus.
Both names have circulated in recent weeks, but there has been little firm indication of how advanced or serious the situation is from Celtic’s side.
That lack of clarity has now been addressed directly, with a definitive update outlining the club’s thinking as they assess options within the domestic market.
🗣️ ‘Miguel Chaiwa is certainly one Celtic are interested in.’@mcgowan_stephen says the champions could look at the Hibs midfielder in the summer transfer window.
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Celtic interest in Miguel Chaiwa and Elijah Just now clearly established
Stephen McGowan confirmed that Celtic are tracking two Premiership players, stating: “I think Miguel Chaiwa is certainly one Celtic are interested in. No question about that. They are looking at Elijah Just as well.”
The statement removes ambiguity and establishes both Miguel Chaiwa and Elijah Just as genuine options under consideration.
Chaiwa has been a regular presence in midfield this season and operates in a role that demands defensive discipline and composure in possession.
- Regular starter in the Scottish Premiership this season
- Strong defensive involvement from central midfield
- Consistent minutes in a settled Hibs side
- Trusted in possession and build-up phases
Just offers a different profile in attacking areas, with his game built around movement and direct involvement in forward play.
- Operates across attacking positions in the final third
- Direct runner with pace and width
- Involved in shots and chances created
- Regular presence in attacking phases
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There is already acknowledgement around both situations, with Just having addressed Celtic speculation and the interest in Chaiwa having been recognised publicly at club level.
That means that this is not background noise, but interest that has developed to a point where it is now being discussed openly.
Both players are regular starters for Hibs and Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership, which removes uncertainty about how they would fare in the SPFL.
This focus on domestic options presents a clear picture of where Celtic are currently looking as they prepare for the next transfer window.
Celtic now have two established targets in view, and the confirmation around Chaiwa and Just provides a clear starting point for their summer recruitment plans.
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