Torino complete Mandragora, Braganca, and Patterson signings while Celtic wait on Gineitis
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Torino have confirmed the signings of Rolando Mandragora from Fiorentina, along with new additions Braganca and Patterson, while Celtic remain in pursuit of Gvidas Gineitis from the Turin club.
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Attributed to original sourceTorino made several signings on deadline day, including Rolando Mandragora from Fiorentina, Daniel Braganca from Sporting CP and Everton’s Nathan Patterson, but have until Thursday to sell Gvidas Gineitis to Celtic.
The Italian transfer deadline has already passed at 19.00 UK time (20.00 CEST) on Tuesday, meaning the Serie A sides can no longer bring in anyone who isn’t a free agent.
However, they can still make sales to the markets that are open, and this gives them an important opportunity to cash in.
Torino can sell Gineitis after reinforcements BOLOGNA, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Federico Bernardeschi of Bologna FC competes for the ball with Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Torino FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Gineitis has long been on the radar for Celtic, with several proposals rejected in recent months, but it seems as if he could finally be heading to Scotland.
There is no rush, because the deadline there for new signings isn’t until Thursday , so it allowed Torino to start Gineitis in this evening’s Coppa Italia tie against Monza, but the sale for circa €10m is still expected.
Meanwhile, Toro made several last-minute signings, including players who will cover the role taken by Gineitis.
FLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 10: Rolando Mandragora of ACF Fiorentina reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Genoa CFC at Artemio Franchi on May 10, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) They purchased Mandragora from Fiorentina in a deal believed to be worth around €5m plus up to €3m in various add-ons, a return for the player who had already been there on loan in 2021-22.
Braganca also completed his move to Torino from Sporting CP, on loan for circa €1m with an option to buy at the end of the season for circa €3m.
FARO, PORTUGAL – JULY 19: Tolu Arokodare of KRC Genk with Daniel Braganca of Sporting CP in action during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Sporting CP and KRC Genk at Estadio Algarve on July 19, 2023 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images) Another surprising addition is Everton and Scotland international right-back Nathan Patterson , with the fee reported to be €1m, leaving the Toffees 30 per cent of the future sale.
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What happened
Torino have been active in the transfer market, securing midfielder Rolando Mandragora on a permanent deal from Serie A rivals Fiorentina. The club have also added Braganca and Patterson to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The dealings are not entirely one-way out of Turin, however, as Scottish champions Celtic are still waiting on a deal for young midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, whose future remains unresolved as the window progresses.
Chance analysis
Torino's recruitment drive reflects a clear plan to reshape their midfield and defensive options heading into the new campaign, with Mandragora bringing Serie A experience and Patterson adding versatility from Scottish football. Retaining or selling Gineitis is a subplot that links Torino directly to Celtic, illustrating how the Italian club is operating on both sides of the market — buying established names while also fielding offers for emerging talent. The contrast between the two clubs' approaches underlines the different pressures each faces in the window: Torino building a competitive squad, Celtic reinforcing a title-winning side.
Torino's squad depth in midfield and defense improves notably, though potential loss of Gineitis to Celtic is a minor blow to their young talent pool.