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Celtic Eyes Xaver Schlager as Juventus and Roma Compete

1/22/2026

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Celtic are interested in signing RB Leipzig midfielder Xaver Schlager, whose contract expires in the summer.
Schlager has made 94 appearances for RB Leipzig since joining for €10 million but has struggled for playing time this season.
Celtic aims to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window and has already secured striker Tomas Cvancara on loan.
Juventus and AS Roma are also pursuing Schlager, creating competition for Celtic.
Leipzig is considering a move for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, which could complicate Celtic's pursuit of Schlager.

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Celtic are interested in signing RB Leipzig midfielder Xaver Schlager, whose contract expires in the summer.
Schlager has made 94 appearances for RB Leipzig since joining for €10 million but has struggled for playing time this season.
Celtic aims to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window and has already secured striker Tomas Cvancara on loan.
Juventus and AS Roma are also pursuing Schlager, creating competition for Celtic.
Leipzig is considering a move for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, which could complicate Celtic's pursuit of Schlager.