Celtic could well renew their interest in Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth in the January transfer window with the keeper out of contract in the summer…
Blackburn Rovers FC v Nottingham Forest FC- Pre-Season match, Nora Stadium, Portugal. ALBUFEIRA, PORTUGAL – JULY 22. 22 Balazs Toth of Blackburn Rovers seen at the Blackburn Rovers FC vs Nottingham Forest FC football match for the Friendly Match. Photo: Nuno Pires Veloso – Morse Images/IMAGO
The Hungarian international, 29, was a target for the Hoops during the summer as the club looked to strengthen their limited goalkeeping options, however no agreement was reached and the hoops brought in former England international Sam Johnstone from Wolves on a one year loan deal instead.
11 times capped Toth has an extension offer from the EFL Championship club, with Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray hoping to persuade him to stay on at Ewood Park.
Journalist Alan Nixon has reported that Toth, who signed for Rovers in a Hungarian side Fehervar for a fee of around £1million, is not currently willing to sign the proposed agreement, and Celtic are keeping a close eye on the situation.
West Bromwich Albion v Blackburn Rovers – English Championship Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth in action at The Hawthorns on October 17, 2026. Photo MI News IMAGO
The 29 year old’s current contract expires next summer, meaning Celtic could move for him in January if his position remains unchanged. The club could also negotiate a pre-contract agreement if Toth is willing to move to Glasgow.
Toth’s display against Bristol City was hailed as one of the best goalkeeping performances in a Rovers shirt for some time. He kept a clean sheet on the road and denied a 2.56 xG in his seven saves (Fotmob).
Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo Celtic FC press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz Football, Luz Stadium, Lisbon, Portugal – 14 Oct 2026Lisbon Luz Stadium Portugal Photo Luis Loureiro Shutterstock
Celtic are in need of a new goalkeeper with some question marks still hanging over Viljami Sinisalo’s attributes to be the Celtic number one.
13th September 2026; Ibrox, Scottish League Cup, Rangers versus Celtic; Sam Johnstone of Celtic checks his gloves after Dan Neil of Rangers shoots and scores in the 75th minute to make it 3-0 to Rangers. Photo Vagelis Georgariou
Sam Johnstone started his Celtic career well with a solid performance against St Johnstone at McDiarmid park, before having a nightmare in the 3-0 loss against the Rangers at Ibrox.
Ross Doohan is seen as Celtic’s third choice goalkeeper, so a new goalkeeper will be high up on the agenda come the opening of the January transfer window.
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