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Alan Galindo

Celtic 'exploring' Francisco Ortega transfer with Argentina Under-23 star left-back option

Celtic are reportedly exploring a deal for Argentina Under-23 star Francisco Ortega.

The Hoops are in the market for another left-back to provide competition for Greg Taylor and the Velez Sarsfeld defender is believed to have returned positive scouting reports.

Boli Bolingoli is likely to depart Ange Postecoglou's side in the summer and the 23-year-old is an option, say the Daily Mail.

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He was part of the South American Under-20 Championships and Under-20 World Cup while he earned a call-up for the Under-23 Olympic team.

It's set to be a busy summer of ins and outs at Parkhead once again as Celtic get ready to defend their Premiership crown and have a go in the Champions League.

They are directly into the group stages of Europe's premier competition after winning back the league title from Rangers this season.

Fans are desperate to see the club turn the loan deals of Jota and Cameron Carter-Vickers into permanent stays.

The Portuguese winger is said to set for further talks with Celtic when he returns from his holiday in Ibiza with a £6.5million transfer from Benfica.

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