Celtic put former star 'on transfer list' as they face rival Scottish interest to reclaim ace
Defender ‘not in plans’ of his current club for next season
Celtic have former left back Greg Taylor on their ‘transfer list’ along with another Scottish club and may have an easier path to signing him due to a recent development at PAOK.
The 28-year old has been left out of their squad for the second leg of their Europa League qualifier against Dynamo Kiev and reportedly, isn’t part of their plans thereafter. Taylor made the switch to the Greek Super League in July 2025 following the expiration of his Hoops contract. It is understood the player is open to a Celtic return.
After signing from Kilmarnock in 2019, Taylor enjoyed a hugely successful five years in Glasgow’s East End, notching over 200 appearances and helping the club lift 11 major trophies. The Scotsman has welcomed the change of environment at his new club and featured 18 times last season for four-time Greek champions, however he now appears to have ran out of favour.
Taylor to Celtic rumours resurface as defender not in PAOK plans
According to prominent Greek transfer journalist George Tsarouchas: “Greg Taylor is not in PAOK plans for next season and he will not be in the roster after second match of Europa League qualification. He is on Celtic’s transfer list for a possible comeback, but nothing clear yet. There is also another team from Scotland interested.”
Celtic continue to search for a backup for current left back Kieran Tierney, who has been a consistent performer over the past season but it always a fitness concern. Marcelo Saracchi was a more than capable second choice last season during his loan spell from Boca Juniors and was linked with a Hoops return earlier this month. Despite this, talks collapsed, even though the player claimed he was actively pursuing a move back to Glasgow.
As they now look elsewhere, along with Taylor, fellow Greek-based left back James Penrice has also been linked after a successful season with champions AEK Athens. Dundee United man Will Ferry is also on the Hoops’ radar for a Tierney backup.
Taylor ‘open’ to Hoops comeback
Earlier this month, speaking to Charlie Mulgrew on his Pitch to Par podcast, Taylor said: "I think I’d be open to everything. I’ve got two years left on my contract in Greece, and I’d love to be a success out there. But if that didn’t materialise, I’d be open to anything. I’ve moved abroad now and enjoyed that aspect of it.
"I loved playing in Scotland, so honestly, who knows in a football career? Celtic’s an amazing club, but I’ve got two years left at PAOK, and I want to make that a success. But who knows, I would never say no to anything. I’d be open to everything“