Celtic are admirers of Timothy Castagne.
Celtic’s move for Jeremy Toljan has not worked out as a success so far.
The Scottish champions can console themselves that he is a loanee, and was a late back-up choice after they failed to sign their top targets.
One of their preferred options was Atalanta right-back Timothy Castagne, the Daily Record reported.
The defender is valued at £6 million, or at least he was.
Last night he added to his reputation with an assist for Belgium in their Euro 2020 qualifier against Russia.
It is progress for Castagne in the first instance to be starting a competitive game for the World Cup semi-finalists.
He repaid manager Roberto Martinez’s faith by setting up Youri Tielemans’ opener.
His performance and growing status helps demonstrate Celtic were on the right track with their pursuit of the defender.
They will be wise to continue their chase in the summer, but it will cost them.
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