Aodhán Ó Conchobhair 
Transfer journalist Matteo Moretto has reported that Celtic have presented a new offer for the Torino midfielder, giving supporters fresh hope that one of Martin O’Neill’s biggest midfield targets could finally arrive in Glasgow.
Celtic had previously been reported to have an offer rejected, with figures around £6.5 million mentioned before Torino demanded more. Further reports have suggested the Italian club could be looking for around £8.5–£10 million.
And frankly, this is exactly the sort of move Celtic should be making.
Gineitis Is What We Need
The LASK disaster exposed Celtic’s midfield.
We lost Arne Engels.
We have question marks over Reo Hatate.
Callum McGregor is 33.
Oxlade-Chamberlain is 32.
The middle of the pitch looks desperately short of energy and physicality.
Gineitis offers something different.
At 22, he has already made 31 appearances for Torino last season and has established himself as a Lithuania international. He’s also 6ft 3in, giving Celtic the physical presence we have been crying out for.
This isn’t another player coming from a development league who needs two years to adjust.
He’s already playing Serie A football.
Now Get It Done
This is where Celtic have to be ruthless.
We’ve spent weeks talking about Gineitis.
We’ve heard about the rejected offer.
We’ve heard about Torino’s valuation.
We’ve heard Celtic were preparing an improved bid.
And now, according to Moretto, that new offer is finally on the table.
So get it done.
There is no point being £2 million apart if Martin O’Neill genuinely believes this is the player who can transform the midfield.
Especially after what happened against LASK.
Celtic have already shown this summer that they can spend money when they want to.
They have sold Engels for a significant fee and still have considerable resources available.
If Gineitis is the player they believe can bring some steel, energy and quality to the midfield, then pay Torino what it takes and get him into the building.
A Statement Signing
This would also send a message.
After losing Champions League football, supporters understandably fear the board will suddenly tighten the purse strings.
Signing Gineitis would show the opposite.
It would say that Celtic have looked at the LASK collapse and decided:
Get Gineitis over the line.
Key Takeaways
- Celtic have made a new offer for Torino midfielder Gineitis, raising hopes for his arrival.
- Torino previously rejected an offer of £6.5 million, now seeking £8.5–£10 million.
- Celtic’s midfield lacks energy and physicality after recent injuries, making Gineitis an ideal target.
- At 22 and with Serie A experience, Gineitis would be a valuable addition and not a development project.
- Signing Gineitis would signal Celtic’s commitment to improving their squad after Champions League setbacks.
