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Report: Second Moussa Dembele sale would net Celtic ‘chunky’ bonus

Moussa Dembele celebrates his 2nd goal (Celtic's 4th) during the Betfred Cup Semi-Final at Hampden Park on October 21, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. (...
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The former Celtic hitman might be on the move again.

Moussa Dembele of Lyon celebrates his goal during the french League Cup (Coupe de la Ligue) at Stade de la Licorne on December 19, 2018 in Amiens, France.

The Scottish Sun has claimed that Celtic are in line for a ‘chunky’ windfall if Moussa Dembele leaves Lyon.

The Frenchman was linked with a move to the Premier League this past summer but, with the English window now closed, he won’t be returning to the United Kingdom.

But clubs in other European countries are still free to buy and sell players, and Juventus, according to The Scottish Sun, are keen on bringing Dembele to Serie A.

The report adds that Celtic will pocket a sizable sell-on fee if Juventus pay his valuation, which is around £40 million.

The Hoops only received half that when they sold him to Lyon 12 months ago following a falling-out with then-manager Brendan Rodgers.

But the 22-year-old has been in scintillating form in France this calendar year, already scoring three goals in two Ligue 1 outings this season.

The former Fulham star spent two years at Parkhead under Rodgers and enjoyed an incredible 30-goal season in his first year.

Moussa Dembele celebrates his 2nd goal (Celtic's 4th) during the Betfred Cup Semi-Final at Hampden Park on October 21, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.