Celtic Make Bold Move for Demir Tiknaz Amid Besiktas' Transfer Countdown
So here’s the latest transfer buzz making waves — Demir Tiknaz. If you haven’t heard this name yet, trust me, you will soon. The young Turkish midfielder has been making headlines lately, and now there’s a real stir around him, especially with Celtic reportedly entering the race for his signature.
According to reports from Portugal, Celtic have officially made contact with Rio Ave regarding a potential move for Tiknaz. Now here’s the interesting bit — he’s technically still on loan at Rio Ave from Turkish giants Besiktas. But Rio Ave do have the option to buy him outright for €5 million. That option, though, is set to expire this coming Tuesday. So, there’s a real sense of urgency building behind the scenes.
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Apparently, if Rio Ave act quickly, they could trigger the clause, then immediately flip him for a profit — they’re said to be looking for something closer to €10 million, or roughly £8.4 million. It’s a classic quick-turnaround strategy, and with clubs like French side Lille also circling, it’s no wonder Rio Ave are weighing their next steps carefully.
Tiknaz made 28 appearances last season, bagging four goals and two assists. That’s not just numbers — that’s a midfielder growing in confidence and maturity, showing he’s got the potential to make an impact in a top-tier league. Right now, he’s on international duty with Turkey, playing in friendlies against the United States and Mexico. But what’s really crucial is that his game against Mexico falls just after the loan buyout deadline. If Rio Ave haven’t acted by then, the door swings open for Celtic — or even for a direct approach from Besiktas’ side.
It’s an intriguing play from Celtic. They’re clearly not just watching from a distance anymore. They’ve put a marker down. And depending on how the next few days go, this could turn into a very smart piece of business. Whether Rio Ave make the first move, or Celtic step in directly if the clause lapses — this story is moving fast.
The clock is ticking, and all eyes are now on Demir Tiknaz.
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