Celtic could have a decision to make regarding their right-back
Roma are reportedly stepping up their interest in Jeremie Frimpong.
The Dutch right-back is a popular figure among supporters, and played from the start in Wednesday afternoon’s 3-0 win over Dundee United at Celtic Park.
Frimpong signed a four-year deal with the Scottish champions in September 2019, and went on to appear 19 times in his first season at the club.
Earlier this month, Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Roma boss Paolo Fonseca was interested in Frimpong, and suggested that the player was worth at least £18m.
They claimed that Roma were not willing to meet that figure, but would make payments in instalments. They also reported that Frimpong was open to the idea.
A sell-on fee due to Manchester City would see 30% from the transaction heading to the Etihad.
In a new update on the Serie A side’s pursuit, Romanews.eu claim the Giallorossi have this week “intensified contacts with the Scottish club and the player’s entourage to try to take important steps forward in the negotiations.”
The report goes on to say that Roma want Celtic to lower their asking price, and that with the 20-year-old being their number one target for the right-back he is a player “whom they hope to see in the capital immediately”.
Frimpong has made 26 appearances for Neil Lennon’s team so far this season, and is expected to start in Saturday’s derby against Rangers at Ibrox.
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