It’s claimed Parkhead officers haven’t acted additional following making an enquiry to AEK Athens over the left-back.
It had been thought former Hearts defender Penrice was being thought-about as an choice to help Kieran Tierney and compete for a beginning spot.
Celtic at the moment solely have Kieran Tierney at left-back however is not going to have Marcelo Saracchi after the participant confirmed he wouldn’t be transferring to Parkhead this summer season.
Celtic’s preliminary enquiry for James Penrice has not been adopted up. Deal not anticipated to progress now.🍀 https://t.co/zjtpvQFXjY
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 25, 2026
It means Martin O’Neill is gentle at left-back apart from transferring Liam Scales to the function as an alternative of his extra acquainted centre-back place.
Rangers have additionally been linked with a transfer for Penrice in latest home windows. Reports in Greece prompt a January transfer for the defender was rejected.
GiveMeSport journalist Ben Jacobs has now revealed no deal for Penrice to maneuver to Celtic is anticipated to progress.
On X, he posted: “Celtic’s preliminary enquiry for James Penrice has not been adopted up.
“Deal not expected to progress now.”
