Watford are said to have joined Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic in pursuit of the 25-year-old.
Milad Mohammadi is aware of Celtic’s interest and considering a move to Parkhead – although the Bhoys face fresh competition for the Iranian’s signature in the shape of Watford, according to the Sun.
Mohammadi, who plays for Akhmat Grozny in the Russian Premier League, is out of contract at the end of the campaign.
And the Sun reports that Celtic are keen to snap up the left-back on a pre-contract agreement from January.
The newspaper adds, however, that Watford may attempt a cut-price approach for Mohammadi when the transfer window reopens, with manager Javi Gracia a fan from his time in Russia.
Fenerbahce have also been credited with interest in Mohammadi, although the Sun claims he favours a move to British football, giving the upper hand to Celtic and Watford.
Celtic’s main rivals, Rangers, were linked with Mohammadi in the recent transfer window, although it is unclear whether Steven Gerrard’s side remain keen on the versatile left-sider.
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