Expected window: January 2027
Jason Knight to Celtic FC
Last update: 25 days ago
Evidence score
Jason Knight, a central midfielder for Bristol City, is reportedly attracting attention from Celtic FC. His contract runs to 30 June 2027.
- Independent sources0/40
0 independent sources (max 4); 1 other outlet only repeats someone else's reporting
- Source track record10/25
No independent source to judge, so no track record counts (assumed 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent7/10
Last update 25 days ago
What we know
Jason Knight, a central midfielder for Bristol City, is reportedly attracting attention from Celtic FC. His contract runs to 30 June 2027.
The club’s interest could trigger pre‑contract negotiations, allowing the Irish international to explore moves outside England. Yahoo Sports reported on 10 Oct that Knight “could enter pre‑contract negotiations with clubs outside England, potentially piquing the interest of Celtic and Rangers. The story is attributed to The72 – Football League News, and no denial has been issued.
Key findings
- Earliest report on file: 10 Oct 2026, Yahoo Sports, citing The72 - Football League News (article not located).
- No independent source: all 1 identified outlets repeat earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 1 report attributes the story to The72 - Football League News, whose own article we could not locate.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 25 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Sports 10/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Knight could enter pre-contract negotiations with clubs outside England, potentially piquing the interest of Celtic and Rangers. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites The72 - Football League News (article not located) |
Timeline
- 10 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsKnight could enter pre-contract negotiations with clubs outside England, potentially piquing the interest of Celtic and Rangers.
Repeats reporting attributed to The72 - Football League News (we could not locate its own article). Stage: interest
Does Celtic need him?
Central Midfield: the central midfielders Celtic already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current central midfielders (6, 2 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Baur | Central Midfield | 22 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Oliver Sørensen | Central Midfield | 24 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Joël van den Berg | Central Midfield | 19 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Callum McGregor | Defensive Midfield | 33 | 31 May 2028 |
| Luke McCowan | Central Midfield | 29 | 31 May 2028 |
| Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain | Central Midfield | 33 | 31 May 2027 |
Recent signings in this position
- Oliver Sørensen (Central Midfield)2026/27 · on loan from Parma Calcio 1913
- Mika Baur (Central Midfield)2026/27 · from SC Paderborn 07 · €6.30m
- Joël van den Berg (Central Midfield)2026/27 · from PSV Eindhoven · €3.50m
- Odin Thiago Holm (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Vålerenga Fotball Elite
- Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from Without ClubWithout Club · fee undisclosed
- Odin Thiago Holm (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Los Angeles FC
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 10 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 10 Oct 2026 (25 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 89 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
No new reporting for over three weeks: the story is going cold.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2027
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Under a year left: the selling club risks losing him for free next summer, which usually lowers the price.
Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Jason Paul Knight
- Age
- 25
- Agent
- THE·TEAM
Photo: MilesaMFC, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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