**Premiership Champions Celtic Join Fulham and Atalanta in Race to Sign Out-of-Favour Liverpool Star**
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic have dramatically entered the race to sign an out-of-favour Liverpool star this summer, setting up what promises to be one of the transfer window’s most intriguing battles. The player — whose identity remains closely guarded by club insiders — is understood to be surplus to requirements at Anfield as manager Arne Slot reshapes his squad ahead of the new campaign.
Fulham and Serie A side Atalanta had already expressed strong interest, hoping to secure a deal that would bring proven Premier League experience to their ranks. But Celtic’s late move could complicate negotiations, with sources suggesting the Glasgow giants see the player as a potential game-changer in their quest for sustained domestic dominance and a deeper run in Europe.
Insiders close to the talks say Celtic’s pitch isn’t built solely around financial incentives. Instead, they’ve highlighted the lure of regular first-team football, the chance to play in the Champions League qualifiers, and the atmosphere at Celtic Park — renowned as one of the most passionate in world football. The player, who is said to be weighing his options carefully, could be tempted by the prospect of becoming a key figure at a historic club with fervent fan support.
Meanwhile, Fulham remain confident, viewing the player as the perfect fit for Marco Silva’s system, while Atalanta can offer the allure of Serie A and European competition after a strong season in Italy.
Liverpool, for their part, are reportedly open to a deal but want any transfer to meet their valuation. With weeks left in the window, the race for the out-of-favour star looks set to intensify — and Celtic’s unexpected arrival could tip the balance in a transfer saga that fans across three leagues will be watching closely.
