Former Celtic youngster Daniel Cummings is expected to make a loan move to the English non-league, according to one journalist.

Cummings is a product of Celtic’s academy, where he rose through the ranks before starring for the B team up, where he scored 39 goals in 62 games, as per Transfermarkt.

The striker made his senior debut in January 2025, coming off the bench against Aston Villa in a Champions League match. He replaced Adam Idah with 11 minutes to go, with Celtic going on to lose 4-2.

Just three days later, it was revealed that West Ham United were close to reaching a pre-contract agreement. On July 1 2025, Cummings officially joined the Hammers. All of his appearances have been for the club’s under-21 side since.

Journalist Pete O’Rourke (@SportsPeteO on X) has now reported that Cummings is set to join National League side Aldershot on loan.

That would see Cummings compete for minutes in the non-league, just below England’s League Two.

It leads to questions over the opportunities for academy players at Celtic. Brendan Rodgers once stated that the pathway for any top young player was there, but it was up to them to take it.

Cummings rejected a contract at the Hoops for an opportunity down south. While injuries hampered his first campaign away from Celtic, his latest reported loan move suggests his progression has stalled.

Not every player who shows promise will immediately make an impact elsewhere, but a loan move to non-league could kickstart Cummings’ career.

Some supporters were frustrated that another youth prospect was allowed to leave for down south, but not every player shows the level required to push for more first-team minutes.

Celts Are Here understands the Hoops were very keen to keep Daniel at the time but could not compete with the package on offer in London

Perhaps the more cautionary tales from players heading down south might convince a few of Celtic’s top youth talent to stick around a bit longer.