Celtic are reportedly keen on Austrian winger Husein Balic.
Celtic fans may not know too much about Husein Balic, but the Daily Mail claim that the SKN St. Polten winger is a target for Neil Lennon and co this summer.
The Bhoys may be in the market for another winger, with some more pace required after Oliver Burke and Timothy Weah headed back to their parent clubs.
Maryan Shved has joined up with Celtic, but another winger to provide some youth, pace and exuberance would be ideal, if the Bhoys can find a talent to develop.
It’s now believed that Balic is a target, and a fee of around £700,000 would be needed to sign the Austrian youngster, which could be an absolute bargain for the Bhoys.
Balic, 23, hit eight goals and five assists for St. Polten last season, and he just played for Austria at the Under-21 European Championships this summer, impressing with his blistering pace.
The wide man is believed to be wanted in England too, meaning Celtic may need to move quickly if they want him, but St. Polten have offered a withering reaction to the rumours.
A club spokesperson has sarcastically told LAOLA1; “If it is on the Internet, then of course it is true”, before adding “So far, there has been no official offer for Husein Balic.”
The Austrian side seem pretty relaxed about the situation right now, but having impressed for Austria Under-21’s, speedster Balic may be the subject of bids this summer – with Celtic one of the teams involved in the race.
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