Celtic continue to increase their asking price for Matt O’Riley, partly due to Brighton & Hove Albion’s willingness to come close to meeting the Scottish champions’ demands, and have not responded to Atalanta‘s latest offer of £23m, with the 23-year-old midfielder now tired of the push and pull. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Celtic have identified Lausanne 21-year-old Alvyn Sanches as a candidate to replace Matt O’Riley should the Denmark midfielder be sold, but Anderlecht, Burnley, Club Bruges and Nice are also interested in the £4.3m-rated Switzerland Under-21 international. (Daily Mail)
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says clubs have shown an interest in Mikey Johnston and thinks the 25-year-old Republic of Ireland winger will want more regular first-team football. (The Herald)
Celtic, along with Werder Bremen, have made an enquiry about Ajax left-back Owen Wijndal, with the Dutch club willing to listen to offers for the 24-year-old Netherlands international. (Sky Sports)
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