The report says Celtic asked AEK Athens about the left-back, but have not followed up that enquiry. Penrice, who previously played for Livingston and Partick Thistle, is reportedly also being monitored by Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough.
For Celtic, the decision may reflect recruitment priorities rather than a firm rejection of the player. The Scottish champions need to strengthen carefully, and a preliminary check on availability does not necessarily mean a deal was close.
Celtic’s wider transfer activity appears more advanced in other areas. Camilo Duran is described as the club’s only confirmed signing so far, while a move for Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt is reportedly progressing.
The club are also said to be in talks with Paderborn over Mika Baur, adding to the sense that midfield remains an important area of focus. A reported interest in Benjamin Tahirovic gives Celtic another option, although the midfielder’s extended break after Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup campaign could affect the timing.
Tahirovic is reportedly attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund, while Brondby expect movement involving their squad before the window closes. Ohnesorge said the club are prioritising “thoroughness” over speed and will only act when a target improves the team.
That principle appears relevant to Celtic too. The Penrice enquiry may have been part of a broad assessment rather than the start of a determined chase.
The next key storyline will be whether Hogh’s reported move advances, and whether Celtic return to the left-back market before the transfer window shuts.