Bakayoko makes one thing clear to Celtic about transfer as free agent ready to Martin O'Neill 'risk'

Free agent Bakayoko training with Celtic after 21 months out; confident he can rediscover form despite age and absence.

Tiemoue Bakayoko, 32, has been without a club since leaving PAOK in January 2025 after 21 months away from football. The former Chelsea and AC Milan midfielder is training at Celtic's Lennoxtown facility in a bid to secure a deal with the Scottish club. Bakayoko told Foot Mercato he feels physically sharp and has maintained fitness through daily work with a personal trainer. Celtic explored signing him in January but opted for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain instead; they are now considering him as cover following Arne Engels' departure to West Ham.