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Report: AC Milan make attempt to beat Celtic to Peter Ankersen

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Celtic face competition from AC Milan for Peter Ankersen.

Peter Ankersen of FC Copenhagen in action during the Danish Superliga match between FC Nordsjalland and FC Copenhagen at Right to Dream Park on April 22, 2019 in Farum, Denmark.

Celtic will face competition from AC Milan for Danish defender Peter Ankersen, Tuttomercatoweb report.

The Daily Record yesterday highlighted Ankersen’s availability from Copenhagen, referencing Celtic’s recent interest.

Now it appears he could be Serie A bound.

Tuttomercatoweb report AC Milan have ‘set their sights’ on Ankersen, believing him to be excellent value at £1.5 million.

The report claims two Premier League teams are also interested.

Peter Ankersen of FC Copenhagen in action during the Danish Superliga match between FC Copenhagen and FC Midtjylland at Telia Parken on April 18, 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The right-back, 28, would be needed at Celtic to address an problem position, impacted by Mikael Lustig’s departure this summer.

Ankersen has made more than 120 appearances for Copenhagen since 2016 but recent recruitment leaves the Danish side ready to cash in.

If Celtic are still keen on a move, they will have to do so quickly or miss out. Milan’s interest highlights Ankersen’s quality.

Peter Ankersen of Denmark controls the ball during the UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier match between Denmark and Georgia at Telia Parken on June 10, 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark.