Celtic facing increased competition for Ligue 1 star as ex Inter Milan prospect a 'concrete option' for Italian club
The 23-year-old centre-back has been on Brendan Rodgers’ transfer radar this summer
Celtic are facing increased competition for Le Harve defender Etienne Youte after Serie A outfit Udinese joins the growing list of suitors vying for his signature.
The Hoops are one of several European clubs believed to be keen on landing the 23-year-old centre-back, who is reportedly valued at £4.3 million.
Last week, Youte opened the door on a potential move to Parkhead by revealing he is still looking for the right club in the next stage of his career.
He admitted: “I know now that I have to be patient before making a decision. For the moment, I'm here and I feel good within this group. I'm preparing for the season. If there are interesting offers for me and for the club, we will find an agreement together.”
Udinese view Celtic-linked defensive target as a ‘concrete option’
Belgian giants Anderlecht and Turkish side Besiktas have also got their eye on the player, but SportItalia now claim that Udinese - who has just signed Motherwell prodigy Lennon Miller for £4.7m plus add-ons - have entered the race to sign the former Inter Milan youth product.
They are lining up a possible replacement should Oumar Kinkoue depart the club and view Youte - who has a year remaining on his contract - as a ‘concrete option’ to reinforce their backline.
I’s said the Ligue 1 outfit would accept a €5 million (£4.3m) fee this summer. They have yet receive an offer with Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is desperate need of more new additions before the window closes on September 1st.