Celtic in Talks to Sign Dortmund Winger Campbell

Celtic have opened preliminary talks to sign 20-year-old American winger Cole Campbell from Borussia Dortmund, according to reports from Germany. The Scottish Premiership champions are exploring a move for the young forward as they begin shaping their squad for the upcoming season under manager Martin O’Neill, whose contract extension was recently confirmed.

Campbell’s future in Germany appears uncertain following a challenging loan spell at Hoffenheim during the latter half of last season. He made only five appearances for the Bundesliga club, which opted against triggering a purchase option reported to be around 7.5 million euros. With Dortmund reportedly open to selling the player this summer, Celtic have emerged as a potential destination, with initial discussions already underway.

The Texas-born winger, who holds dual citizenship with the United States and Iceland, joined Dortmund in 2022 after beginning his senior career in Iceland. He was once regarded as one of the club's top youth prospects, contributing 25 goals across 31 matches for Dortmund's Under-19 side in the 2023-24 season. However, his transition to senior football has been difficult, with limited first-team...