Celtic are reportedly confident of signing Vakoun Issouf Bayo.
According to The Express, Celtic remain confident of tying up a deal for Dunajska Streda striker Vakoun Issouf Bayo – and believe he could be in Glasgow by the end of the week.
The Bhoys find themselves in a real title race after losing 1-0 at Rangers last weekend, and need attacking reinforcements to fend off their Old Firm rivals.
Leigh Griffiths is taking a break from football, whilst Moussa Dembele wasn’t replaced following his last-gasp move to Lyon in August.
One new name linked over the past few days is Dunajska Streda ace Bayo, but Celtic’s opening £1.75million bid has been rejected.
The Express now report that Celtic remain confident of securing his signature, despite facing late competition from Rapid Vienna for his signature.
Celtic are just £550,000 away from meeting the £2.3million asking price, and believe that he could even arrive in Glasgow to complete his move later this week.
Bayo, 21, has hit 18 goals and seven assists in just 23 games for Dunajska Streda this season, becoming a star in Slovakia.
The Ivorian now appears to be closing in on a big move to Celtic, but he will hope for more success at Parkhead than compatriot Eboue Kouassi.
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