Rapid Vienna is pushing Celtic to approve a transfer for Marco Tilio, according to a report. The Austrian side is keen to sign the winger, who has featured in only two competitive matches for Celtic since his arrival two years ago…
Luke McCowan of Celtic FC celebrates with teammate Marco Tilio of Celtic FC after scoring a goal during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Sporting CP and Celtic at Estadio Algarve on July 16, 2025 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)
Due to limited options in the wide areas, Brendan Rodgers has so far withheld approval for Tilio’s move to Vienna, but the Hoops are now facing growing pressure to agree to the transfer.
According to Anthony Joseph at Sky Sports Celtic are holding off on selling Tilio while they continue their search for a new winger. Although a £350,000 loan with a £1.3 million purchase obligation has been negotiated, the agreed deal now appears uncertain to go through.
UPDATE: Rapid Vienna are putting pressure on Celtic to green-light a move for Marco Tilio before they move on to other targets.
They’ve agreed a £350k loan deal, with an obligation to buy for £1.3m, but Celtic have since paused the move as they look for a winger
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Although Rapid are reportedly prepared to wait, they have begun exploring alternative options if they cannot finalise an agreement for Tilio.
This update follows Brendan Rodgers’ comments yesterday outlining his expectations for Celtic’s summer transfer activity before the window closes.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is seen during the pre-season friendly match between Celtic and Newcastle United at Celtic Park on July 19, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Speaking to The Celtic Star and other outlets at the media conference on Friday, Rodgers said: “We’ve still got a wee bit of work to do. I think that it’s a huge credit to the guys who are here and how well they’ve worked. But the squad will hopefully look different again come the end of the window.”
“I think it’s very clear we need to improve in the front end of the pitch. The attacking department is always and always will be the strength of my teams, and we’ve lost important players in that area, and we need to replace them.”
Rodgers added: “I think every coach will tell you and every manager, you would want your players in for the first day of pre-season to prepare them. That’s why you do pre-season, to prepare. But if they’re not available or you can’t get the right players that you want, then of course you have to wait.”
“I’m experienced enough now as a manager to not get frustrated. You become quite philosophical on these types of topics now, and I just know that where we need to improve, and I’m sure by the end of the window that we will do. And of course, the quicker that can be, the better.”
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