​Mory Gbane, the 25-year-old Ivorian midfielder, was visible in action for Stade Lavallois MFC against Stade de Reims in Ligue 2 BKT during the 2025/2026 season, appearing for Laval in the clash at Stade Francis Le Basser on April 10, 2026. In the broader transfer chatter surrounding Celtic, the press has repeatedly linked Gbane, a tall, strong, and athletic player capable of operating in both midfield and defense, with a potential move to Celtic Park as part of Martin O’Neill’s rebuilding plans. Although Foot Mercato had claimed that Celtic, alongside West Ham United and Trabzonspor, were “concretely interested” in Gbane, there has been no definitive confirmation of any deal, and O’Neill has acknowledged the difficulty of confirming or denying every individual name linked to the club amid growing speculation. The manager has also been linked with other high-profile targets, including potential returns for Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi, though those negotiations remain ongoing and unresolved. As Celtic plan to restore their reputation on domestic and international stages, fans continue to watch the rumor mill with interest, awaiting concrete decisions when the window opens.