Heidenheim 
Celtic 
CONFIRMED: Niklas Dorsch signs for Gent.
Gent beats Celtic to sign Niklas Dorsch. Heidenheim accepts their €3.5M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of Niklas Dorsch moving to Celtic.
CONFIRMED: Niklas Dorsch signs for Gent
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of Niklas Dorsch transferring to Celtic appears very low, with only 22% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.
- Little chance of further development
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Callum McGregor)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Callum McGregor)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Little chance of further development
Alternatives of Celtic
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
65.8
74.3
|
Matteo Prati |
 Racing
|
€6.6M |
|
65.8
67.2
|
Lucas Torreira |
 Galatasaray
|
€7.4M |
|
65.5
70.9
|
Érik Lira |
 Cruz Azul
|
€15.8M |
|
65.5
70.4
|
Wouter Burger |
 Hoffenheim
|
€7.5M |
|
65.4
72.8
|
Kamiel Van De Perre |
 Union SG
|
€10.3M |
|
65.3
65.3
|
Nemanja Gudelj |
 Getafe
|
€1.4M |
|
65.3
67.0
|
Patrizio Masini |
 Frosinone
|
€2.9M |
|
65.3
69.1
|
Joris Chotard |
 Brest
|
€8.7M |
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| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Lotomba | 02-09-2026 | Report | |
| Gvidas Gineitis | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Yukinari Sugawara | 20-08-2026 | Report | |
| Gavin Bazunu | 20-08-2026 | Report | |
| Niko Sigur | 17-08-2026 | Report | |
| Farès Ghedjemis | 05-08-2026 | Report | |
| Mika Baur | 24-07-2026 | Report | |
| Calvin Stengs | 23-07-2026 | Report |
Niklas Dorsch
DM, M (C)
Skill: 62.5
Pot: 63.8
Team
Toronto
Toronto
Contract Until
29 Jun 31
ETV
€1.7M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.4M – €2M
Who is Niklas Dorsch?
Niklas Dorsch (GER) is a A ball winning midfielder and currently plays for Toronto. Niklas Dorsch is 28 years old (1998/01/15). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 30. Niklas Dorsch has also been used as A box to box midfielder, A holding midfielder and as A deep lying playmaker.
Niklas Dorsch’s current transfer value is between €1.4M and €2M. His last transfer was from Heidenheim to Toronto in 2026. Toronto paid Heidenheim €3.7M for Niklas Dorsch.
Niklas Dorsch latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
