Celtic summer transfer target admits frustration after failed Parkhead move

Celtic summer transfer target admits frustration after failed Parkhead moveCeltic summer transfer target Gvidas Gineitis has admitted his frustration over a lack of playing time at Torino following the collapse of his proposed move to Parkhead.Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC in action during the Serie A match between Torino FC and Hellas Verona FC at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on April 11, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)The Lithuanian midfielder was heavily linked with a switch to Glasgow during the closing stages of the summer transfer window, but negotiations between Celtic and the Serie A outfit ultimately failed to produce an agreement.Gineitis had been identified as a potential replacement for Arne Engels, who departed for West Ham, with the 22-year-old having covered more ground than any other midfielder in Serie A last season.Celtic’s ongoing struggles in midfield have only highlighted the need for reinforcements, with reports suggesting the Hoops could revive their interest when the January transfer window opens.However, Gineitis has endured a frustrating campaign in Turin, admitting recent months have been difficult as he struggles to secure regular first-team football.Speaking after Torino surrendered a late lead in defeat to Alex Valle’s Como, the midfielder said: “These haven’t been the best months of my life, but I’ve always trained. The manager decides. I wanted to play and I did what I could today.“The coach wants us to never be afraid and to play with the ball at our feet, whereas last year we played forward. This year we’ve changed a lot.”HAVE YOUR SAY – Join the Celtic conversation in our comments section below…Celtic in the Fifties by Matt Corr, in two volumes, both published on 4th September 2026 by Celtic Star Books. Click on image to order.Quick Tip –Add Celticshorts.com as your ‘Preferred Source’ on Google News for quick access to the Celtic content you value the most. It takes just a few seconds and you’ll notice the difference straight away! – Click HERE….Hail Hail!