Celtic chasing signatures of two Plymouth Argyle attackers

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·25 de febrero de 2026

Celtic chasing signatures of two Plymouth Argyle attackers

Celtic are reportedly leading the race to secure the signatures of Plymouth Argyle forwards Lorent Tolaj and Bim Pepple ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window…

Lorent Tolaj of Plymouth Argyle celebrates with team-mate Malachi Boateng after scoring his team’s third goal during the Vertu Trophy match between Bristol Rovers and Plymouth Argyle at Memorial Stadium on January 13, 2026. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Celtic reportedly shopping for strikers in EFL League One

The attacking pair have impressed in EFL League One this campaign, combining for 29 goals so far, with Tolaj responsible for 18 of that tally. The 24-year-old joined Plymouth from Port Vale in a £1.2 million deal last summer, while Pepple arrived from Luton Town for an initial fee of £250,000.

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Both players also have previous experience in Scotland, with Pepple spending time on loan at Inverness Caledonian Thistle in 2024 and Tolaj having a loan spell at Dundee in 2023.

According to the Daily Mail, their performances have attracted interest from several English sides, as well as Celtic, who believe they could land the duo for a relatively modest fee.

Burton Albion v Plymouth Argyle, Burton, UK – 27 Sep 2025 Bim Pepple of Plymouth Argyle during the Sky Bet League 1 Match between Burton Albion and Plymouth Argyle at the Pirelli Stadium, Burton on 27 Sep 2025 Burton On Trent Pirelli Stadium Staffordshire GBR Photo George Wass IMAGO/PPAUK

Pepple is also drawing attention from clubs abroad, including Turkish outfit Goztepe and MLS sides Minnesota United and CF Montreal. The 23-year-old has been in outstanding form, netting eight goals in his last nine appearances and his displays have reportedly caught the eye of Jesse Marsch in the Canadian national team setup.

Both strikers were on target twice in Argyle’s emphatic 5-2 victory over League One promotion hopefuls Cardiff City at the weekend, a result that has strengthened Tom Cleverley’s side’s push for a play-off place.

Excitement growing for Glasgow Derby double header at Ibrox

Meanwhile, next weekend’s Scottish Cup Glasgow Derby showdown is expected to generate more than £2.5 million in ticket sales. It has now been confirmed that Celtic supporters will be housed in the entire Free Broomloan Stand, restoring a full allocation for the first time in eight years.

The Ibrox club have released ticket pricing details, with adult tickets set at £53 and concession tickets priced at £43. According to Scotland Coefficent on X, overall match-day revenue is projected to exceed the £2.5 million mark.

Under Scottish Cup regulations, the visiting side is entitled to 37 per cent of the gate. As a result, Celtic are expected to receive more than £925,000 from the fixture.

🔵🍀 At £53 for adults and £43 for juniors, the Scottish Cup tie will probably result in the largest sum of money to ever be exchanged between Rangers and Celtic. 🎟️ Estimated gate receipts of over £2.5m, from which Celtic take about 37% under SFA rules 💰 Over £925,000!
– lunes, 23 de febrero de 2026