Gvidas Gineitis is attracting Celtic interest because he looks like the sort of midfielder who can cover several roles, but Torino's reported £9 million starting price makes any move a serious decision. He is 22 now, yet he made his Torino first-team debut as an 18-year-old against Milan in 2023.

Gineitis' appeal at Torino

The case for Gineitis starts with his profile. He stands at just over 6ft 3in and is described as the only left-footed midfielder in Torino's squad at the time, which already makes him unusual enough to stand out. Ivan Juric called him "an interesting talent" and highlighted that same point about his footedness.

Gineitis has leaned into the versatility angle himself. "In modern football, you have to be able to play any role," he said. He added that he played as an attacking midfielder last season, can move between winger and attacking midfielder, and would still prefer to be a defensive midfielder.

That flexibility is part of why the interest feels credible. His agent, Dmitry Vinokurov, said there have already been expressions of interest from other clubs and added that any offer would be carefully evaluated.

The price Celtic would have to meet

The problem for Celtic is not the player profile, it is the number attached to him. Torino's reported bidding starts at £9 million, which is a meaningful ask for a 22-year-old who is still being developed rather than signed as a finished product.

There is a reason Torino are holding firm. Roberto D'Aversa said Gineitis has scored three goals so far and could become a seven- or eight-goal-a-season midfielder, while also noting that he has the structure to become dangerous. Lithuania boss Edgaras Jankauskas was even more bullish, saying he is pleased with his progress and that he is one player others will study in textbooks.

The numbers around the clubs frame the move too. Torino finished 12th in Serie A in 2025 and collected 45 points in 38 league matches, while Celtic finished first in the 2025 Premiership. That gap does not make the transfer impossible, but it does underline why Torino can ask for real money and expect the conversation to be taken seriously.

For now, the link is about fit and valuation rather than certainty. Gineitis has the size, the left foot and the range to interest a club like Celtic, but Torino's £9 million starting point means the deal only makes sense if Celtic think the upside justifies the outlay.

Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 1 outlet. How we work →