Kieron Bowie draws Celtic and Italian clubs' interest in summer transfer

Scottish striker Kieron Bowie, currently owned by Hellas Verona, has become the focus of a summer transfer race. Celtic have been linked with the 23‑year‑old, but club officials report no recent contact and question the €10 million price tag, preferring to address other squad needs such as a new goalkeeper and midfielder Camilo Duran.

In Italy, three Serie A sides – Bologna, Sassuolo and Cagliari – are each pursuing Bowie, with Verona seeking a profit after the club's recent relegation to Serie B. The Italian clubs view the striker as a physical option to bolster their attacking options, while Hellas Verona retains a sell‑on clause that could benefit Hibernian financially.

The competition for Bowie’s signature is described as a “race on,” reflecting the multiple bids and the uncertainty over whether Celtic will enter the fray or allow the Italian clubs to secure the player.