With Brendan Rodgers gearing up for his third season back in charge at Celtic Park, preparations for the summer transfer window are already underway.
The Parkhead club are set to dip into the market again with one eye on domestic dominance—and the other firmly on Europe.
One country buzzing with value, pedigree, and potential? Spain. Whether it’s in the top tier or La Liga 2, there’s a pool of talent that fits Celtic’s transfer strategy: young, technical, hungry, and often undervalued.
Quinny sat in front of the camera and gave a run-through of players that Celtic should be scouting ahead of this summer.
Here are 10 Spanish-based players Celtic should have high on their radar.
1. Andres Martín – Racing Santander
Age: 25 | Position: RW/AM | Value: €4m
A standout in La Liga 2, Martín has lit up the Segunda with 15 goals and 13 assists this season. The former Spain U21 winger is direct, technically sharp, and thrives on the right flank. With a contract until 2028, he wouldn’t come cheap—but he ticks every box: versatile, creative, and crucially, gettable.
2. Carlos Álvarez – Levante
Age: 21 | Position: LW/AM | Value: €4m
Levante’s multi-functional forward has shown flashes of brilliance. Five goals and eight assists in 38 appearances highlight his attacking influence, but it’s his dribbling and decision-making that make him stand out. With youth caps for Spain and a contract expiring in 2027, he’s one for both the present and the future.
3. Nicolás Castro – Elche
Age: 24 | Position: CM/AM | Value: €3m
An Argentinian with a European edge, Castro blends South American grit with Spanish finesse. Formerly of Genk, he’s proven himself as a box-to-box threat who reads the game well. Elche’s slide down the pyramid opens the door for a potential bargain move.
4. Raúl Moro – Real Valladolid
Age: 22 | Position: LW | Value: €5m
A former Barcelona and Lazio youth product, Moro is a dynamic left winger with flair reminiscent of Jota. Linked with Celtic last summer, he’s only grown more enticing with regular minutes in Spain’s top flight. If Valladolid are relegated, expect his name back on the Hoops’ shortlist.
5. Diego López – Valencia
Age: 22 | Position: RW/ST | Value: €10–15m
A top-end option. López has stepped up as a key attacker for Valencia this term, even featuring as a striker. With seven goals and four assists, his rise has caught attention. Celtic would need to break the bank—but for Champions League quality, he might just be worth the stretch.
6. Sergio Camello – Rayo Vallecano
Age: 23 | Position: ST | Value: €3.5m
Once a top prospect at Atlético Madrid, Camello is a relentless pressing forward with bags of energy and intelligent link-up play. His goal return might not blow you away, but his work rate and tactical awareness scream “Rodgers player.” With the right support, he could blossom in Glasgow.
7. Aimar Oroz – Osasuna
Age: 22 | Position: CM/AM | Value: €15m
An Olympic gold medalist and a staple in Osasuna’s midfield, Oroz is the modern all-action midfielder. Quick, composed, and sharp between the lines, he’s the sort of player who could elevate Celtic’s European ceiling. It would take a serious offer, but the return could be game-changing.
8. Antonio Blanco – Deportivo Alavés
Age: 23 | Position: CDM | Value: €7.5m
An Ancelotti favourite during his Real Madrid days, Blanco is a Busquets-type defensive midfielder. Now with Alavés, he’s gaining first-team experience in a tough environment. Ball retention, interceptions, and game IQ are his forte. He’d be a top-tier addition in Celtic’s engine room.
9. Xavi Guerra – Valencia
Age: 21 | Position: CM/DM | Value: €20m
Another Valencia breakout, Guerra is a towering presence with elegance and work rate—think a Spanish Matt O’Riley. His valuation might be steep, but Celtic would be wise to monitor the situation. If Valencia need to sell this summer, Guerra might be a surprisingly viable option.
10. Urko González de Zárate – Real Sociedad (on loan at Espanyol)
Age: 24 | Position: CDM/CB | Value: €1.5m
A lesser-known name, but a diamond in the rough. Tall, tactically sound, and versatile, Urko has impressed on loan at Espanyol. He might not be a week-one starter, but he could develop into a vital squad player with serious upside, especially at that price point.
