Celtic have emerged as one of several sides monitoring the situation of Girona wide man Yaser Asprilla as the January transfer window gathers pace…
Yaser Asprilla of Girona FC looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Real Madrid CF at Montilivi Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)
Interest in the Colombian attacker has intensified in recent weeks, with indications growing that his time in Spain could soon come to an end.
Asprilla, 22, only arrived at the La Liga outfit last summer in a deal worth around £16 million, but his spell has failed to deliver the expected impact. Spanish reporter Pipe Sierra has suggested a departure is close, describing the winger’s exit as approaching rapidly.
Yáser Asprilla of Colombia is challenged by Kye Rowles of Australia during the International Friendly match between Colombia and Australia at Citi Field on November 18, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)
Alongside Celtic, Premier League outfit West Ham United and European heavyweights Ajax and Marseille have also been credited with an interest. Any move is expected to take the form of a loan switch, with Girona believed to be open to a loan agreement that could involve a fee in the region of £1.75 million.
A naturally left-footed player who operates mainly from the right flank, Asprilla’s profile aligns with the type of attacking reinforcement Celtic manager Martin O’Neill is keen to recruit as his side continue their push for winning a fifth consecutive league title.
Yaser Asprilla #11 of Colombia controls the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match between Canada and Colombia at Red Bull Arena on October 14, 2025 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
The update was shared by Sierra on X, who said: “Yaser Asprilla’s (22) departure from Girona is imminent. The ‘City Group’ acknowledges that he is an important asset and that they haven’t gotten the most out of him at the Spanish club. There is interest from #WestHam, #Ajax, #Celtic, #Marselle, in addition to teams from Portugal and Germany.”
Tomas Cvancara L of Antalyaspor and Claudio Winck R of Kasimpasa battle for the ball during the Turkish Super League 2025/2026 season match between Antalyaspor and Kasimpasa at Corendon Airlines Park in Antalya , Turkey on August 09 , 2025. Antalyaspor v Kasimpasa – Turkish Super League 2025/2026 season. Photo IMAGO
Meanwhile, Celtic are closing in on a potential move for Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Tomas Cvancara (Sandman is surely going to call him ‘Caravan’) as negotiations between the two clubs have been concluded with just the medical checks to be done today.
With a crucial league showdown against Hearts approaching, O’Neill has already indicated his desire to strengthen the squad, and this deal appears to be moving toward completion.
🚨💥 EXCL | Tomas Cvancara to Celtic – DONE DEAL ✔️
Full agreement with Borussia Mönchengladbach now. Six-month loan, with a purchase option included. Celtic will cover the player’s full remaining salary until the end of the season.
25 y/o striker #Cvancara is on his way to… pic.twitter.com/tk8mnzaPMG
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 20, 2026
According to Sky Sports Germany, discussions have concluded successfully with the player already in Glasgow to undergo his medical ahead of his unveiling with a welcome to Celtic interview with Gerry McCulloch where we’ll find out if the new arrival has had a chance to try Irn-Bru.
Tomas Cvancara is just the striker we are craving…https://t.co/kkNIgI0LRm pic.twitter.com/2RleUytzKW
— The Celtic Star News Feed (@CelticStarMag) January 21, 2026
🚨🛫 Tomas #Cvancara is now on his way to the UK to complete his medical for @CelticFC on Wednesday. Here with his agent David Nehoda.
It is possible that the announcement and signing will only follow on Thursday. The loan deal has been agreed, as exclusively revealed this… pic.twitter.com/AnFB50B8yj
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 20, 2026
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It’s starting to become clearer upon the profile of player we are looking for, in the positions that have to be addressed within our squad imo?
Players that potentially want to try and make a claim for a potential world cup squad place for themselves?
With the managerial situation as it currently stands, then loan deals where always going to be favourite, with a total rebuild expected come the summer.
The result tomorrow night is going to have a big bearing upon the remainder of this window also. The prospect of European football will be a bigger attraction for the profile of player we are hoping to attract, especially with a tight title race on offer also. Hence many high profile matches available, within our club with very high demands.
The downside is that only 3 changes will be allowed to our squad, if progress is made within the europa league. Looking like 2 of those potential changes have already been decided upon, so not much room available within our squad at present imo?
Our club is hardly an easy sell to many players, with the situation that exists within it either imo?