It was a major storyline in the summer of 2019 but where are the ‘leaked’ Celtic transfer targets these days?
A list of players had appeared online as part of what look to be minutes of a meeting attended by senior figures at Celtic at the time, including then manager Neil Lennon, chief executive Peter Lawwell and ex-recruitment chief Lee Congerton.
It outlined several players Celtic were trying to sign, including some who have gone to play for Rangers, while some are at top clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea currently.
Brendan Rodgers is currently on the lookout for new stars ahead of the 24/25 campaign, and it’s know he’s hunting striker Adam Idah, midfielder Paulo Bernardo and a goalkeeper. But Lennon watched some of his targets be put out in the open world of social media for all to see.
Who was on that list and what happened to them after the leak? Let’s take a look.
5. Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan)
Another Chelsea man targeted, Tomori has since left Stamford Bridge to become a Serie A winner at AC Milan while also being capped by England. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Romain Perraud (Real Betis)
Nice left-back was tipped to be linking up with Lennon but instead opted for Brest. Impressive form there sparked a move to Southampton, and now with Real Betis. | Getty Images
7. Rekeem Harper (Burton Albion)
Midfielder's emergence at West Brom alerted Celtic. Lennon had personally watched Harper but contract issues were resolved with the Baggies, not leaving for another two years when joining Ipswich Town. Now at Burton Albion. | Getty Images
8. Joe Aribo (Southampton)
Ehm... It could have been so different for Aribo. Shone for Rangers and won the Premiership there after leaving Charlton but could have picked Celtic. Now with Southampton. | Getty Images