Celtic are reportedly keen on Leicester City misfit Fousseni Diabate.
According to The Scottish Sun, Celtic are preparing a move for Leicester City attacker Fousseni Diabate ahead of the transfer deadline.
The Bhoys are looking for another winger before the transfer window slams shut, even with Scott Sinclair currently unable to feature in Neil Lennon’s side.
Bournemouth’s Jordon Ibe has been linked, but it’s another Premier League talent being linked now, with Leicester’s Diabate allegedly a target.
It’s claimed that the 23-year-old is available to sign this summer, and Celtic are now ready to make their move before Monday’s deadline.
That would involve Celtic dealing with Leicester and boss Brendan Rodgers following his controversial Parkhead exit, and Lennon appears to be eyeing up a deal.
Diabate joined Leicester from Gazelec Ajaccio in January 2018 after five goals in 21 Ligue 2 games, seemingly viewed as another calculated punt from French football like Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kante before him.
Diabate hasn’t had anywhere near the same success though, playing just 15 Premier League games for the Foxes before being sent out on loan to Sivasspor in Turkey for the second half of last season.
The Mali youth international needs first team football, and Celtic would be adding a player with serious pace if they can get him on board in the coming days.
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