Celtic signed Moussa Dembele in 2016 and reportedly want another Fulham youngster.
Fulham are in danger of losing one of their most exciting young talents with Tyrese Francois attracting plenty of interest from clubs outside of Craven Cottage, according to Sky Sports.
An 18-year-old midfielder who has impressed in a range of positions for Fulham’s U23 side this season, Sky believes that Celtic and Crystal Palace are among the clubs keeping tabs on the teenager.
Francois is out of contract at the end of the season, though Claudio Ranieri’s side are expected to offer him a new deal. And Sky adds that La Liga powerhouses Valencia are also interested and are confident of losing the Australia-born youngster to the Mestalla.
The prospect of Fulham losing Francois to London rivals Crystal Palace should have fans waking up in cold sweats while an offer from Celtic could also prove enticing.
Under Brendan Rodgers, Celtic have provided a platform for a number of talented young players with Moussa Dembele, Kieran Tierney and Kristoffer Ajer among those making their name under the former Liverpool manager at Parkhead.
Dembele, it must be pointed out, left Fulham for Celtic in 2016 and joined Lyon two years later for £20 million (the Independent).
Bristol City are also understood to be interested in Francois with his younger brother, 16-year-old Marlee, already at Ashton Gate.
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