Celtic Pursue Fabian Rieder in Record-Breaking Transfer Bid
Celtic may need to break their transfer record in order to secure the services of Swiss international Fabian Rieder from BSC Young Boys this summer. The Scottish champions have reportedly been given a substantial transfer budget by manager Brendan Rodgers, with around £30 million available for new signings.
So far, Celtic have spent roughly a third of that amount, bringing in several new players. The latest addition to the squad is Maik Nawrocki from Legia Warsaw, who joins the likes of Yang Hyun-Jun, Kwon Hyeok-Kyu, Marco Tilio, Odin Thiago Holm, and the returning Tomoki Iwata.
Despite these signings, Celtic still have funds available to pursue their interest in Fabian Rieder. However, BSC Young Boys are demanding a fee higher than the £9 million Celtic paid for their current record signing, Odsonne Edouard, in 2018. The Swiss champions reportedly want £15 million for Rieder, a figure that Borussia Monchengladbach, another suitor for the attacker, is unable to match.
Gladbach’s managing director, Roland Virkus, acknowledged Rieder’s talent but stated that the fee is beyond their financial capabilities at the moment. Rieder is an attacking midfielder who impressed last season, scoring 11 goals and providing nine assists.
While Celtic’s signings thus far have been focused on strengthening the deeper positions in midfield, their interest in Rieder showcases their desire to bolster their attacking options. The departure of fan favorite Jota to Saudi Arabia has left a void in the wide areas, and the arrivals of Tilio and Yang aim to provide competition and depth in those positions.
Celtic’s pursuit of Fabian Rieder highlights their ambition to secure talented players ahead of their return to the Champions League. With manager Brendan Rodgers given a significant transfer budget, the Scottish champions are poised to make a record-breaking bid for the stylish Swiss attacker. Whether they will meet BSC Young Boys’ demands remains to be seen, but Celtic’s financial strength could give them an edge in the race for Rieder’s signature.
