Exclusive: Sunderland, Swansea and QPR in race to sign Luis Palma from Celtic

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21 Jan 2025, 1:03 pm

Celtic winger Luis Palma is being chased by Sunderland, Stoke, Swansea and Queens Park Rangers as well as several European clubs, sources have told Football Insider.

The Championship quartet have all registered their interest in the Honduras international as they race for his signature.

Palma is keen on a move away in search of regular first-team football as the likelihood grows that he will leave Parkhead this month.

Palma, 25, has found himself down the pecking order at Celtic this season, having played just 252 minutes of football for the Hoops this term and is yet to score or assist.

Celtic have number of clubs interested in Luis Palma

Football Insider revealed that if Palma does end up leaving, Celtic will sign a replacement in his absence.

The Honduras international was set to move to Spanish side Rayo Vallecano earlier this window. However, the club was hit with a transfer ban, causing the deal to fall through [Scottish Sun]

However, Aberdeen’s former chief Keith Wyness has claimed that a deal could still be in the works if the debt is paid off.

Palma has made just 11 appearances this season, starting only once in the league—back in October against Dundee FC.

Brendan Rodgers’ side has shown interest in Aston Villa youngster Louie Barry, who could prove to be an adequate replacement.

If Palma does move, he has a number of English clubs to choose from, should a deal be agreed with the Glasgow side. Sunderland are currently battling for promotion and sit fourth in the table, which prove to be an attractive option at this stage.

Meanwhile, QPR and Swansea are mid-table in the Championship, and Stoke are just a point above the relegation zone.

The winger scored 10 goals and provided 10 assists last season, and could prove key if he can regain his form.

In other news, there is an update on Celtic’s efforts to re-sign Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney.

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