Ange turns Celtic transfer foe as Tottenham join Hoops + Arsenal in race to sign 'exceptionally talented' ace

Ange Postecoglou could be about to turn into a Celtic transfer rival as Tottenham join the race to sign a highly-rated teenager.

According to Sky Germany, Spurs have added their name to the list of clubs interested in Hammarby’s Bazoumana Toure. Celtic have been named as possible suitors including Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen, who have all reportedly scouted the winger.

Tottenham are now part of the procession vying for his signature, which could cost around £8.3m, with Postecoglou’s club ‘monitoring’ the forward. The Tottenham manager was at Parkhead between 2021-2023 and won five trophies before heading to London.

When signing for Hammarby from ASEC Mimosas - who he has scored nine goals and notched four assists for in 23 games in the Swedish top flight - sporting director Mikael Hjelmberg told fotbollskanalen: “We are very happy and proud that "Bazou" has chosen to sign for Hammarby.

“The recruitment process has been going on for over a year in competition with many other clubs. In "Bazou" we get a player with wit, speed and a very good ability to pass his opponent. It will be incredibly exciting to follow his development in Hammarby.

“He will compete in the A-squad straight away, but like all young players who change continents, he will certainly need some adjustment time.

“To begin with, the plan is for him to get into everything, both inside and outside the crease, as is always the case with young players who change continents. It requires some adaptation, but he will be part of the A-squad, and I am quite convinced that he will play Allsvenskan football this year.

“How much and in what form we will see. I don't want to stress, as it is easy with high expectations, that a saviour has landed, so he needs time and peace and quiet. But it is an exceptionally talented player.”