Celtic are being linked with a move for Hibernian defensive midfielder Miguel Chaiwa, with the 21-year-old Zambia international rumoured to be on the Scottish champions’ radar.
The speculation, logged on 7 April 2026, suggests Celtic are monitoring Chaiwa’s situation at Easter Road as they weigh up midfield options ahead of the next window. Transfermarkt currently lists his market value at €1.20m, a relatively modest fee in Premiership terms for a young specialist in the holding role.
Chaiwa, who wears number 14 for Hibs, is primarily a defensive midfielder and is right-footed. Born on 7 June 2004 in Luanshya, Zambia, he stands at 1.79m and has built a reputation as a screening midfielder capable of operating at the base of midfield. His main position is listed as “Midfield – Defensive Midfield”, underlining that Celtic’s interest is focused on bolstering their protection in front of the back four.
The data available does not specify when Chaiwa joined Hibernian, nor does it list an expiry date for his current contract. With no contract end date recorded and no update on his deal, there is uncertainty over whether he could move for a fee or potentially edge towards free-agent status if his contract is close to running down. The probability of the transfer is also marked simply as “?”, indicating that discussions – if any – are at a very early or speculative stage rather than an advanced negotiation.
No detailed recent match data – such as opposition, date, scoreline or individual performance metrics – is provided in the current dataset for Chaiwa’s appearances this season, so his form cannot be quantified from these figures.
If a move does materialise, a switch from Hibernian to Celtic would mark a significant step in Chaiwa’s career, offering a higher-profile platform in Scotland and potentially in European competition, with the chance to enhance both his reputation and long-term potential.
