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Josh McCafferty

Celtic 'interested' in out of favour Lille striker

Celtic are interested in a move for Lille striker Mohamed Bayo. 

The 26-year-old is out of favour at the French Ligue 1 side, having made 15 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring just two goals along the way. 

The Parkhead club are one of multiple sides, including SCO Angers, Royal Antwerp, Las Palmas, and Como, who have inquired about a move for the centre-forward, according to a report from French outlet Foot Mercato. 

Bayo initially caught the eye at Clermont Foot before joining Lille in the summer of 2022. He was then loaned out to Le Havre last season but failed to capture the imagination in an underwhelming spell. 

The Guinean could now be on the move this month, with Glasgow's east end a potential destination. 


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While Celtic have two first-team strikers in Kyogo Furuhashi and Adam Idah, manager Brendan Rodgers' desire to strengthen his frontline this month has been well documented. 

In addition, Furuhashi's future has been the centre of speculation, especially after the MLS' official website wrongly posted an article claiming he'd completed a move to Atlanta United. 

The wheels for Celtic's transfer business this month will likely be set in motion after their crucial UEFA Champions League showdown with Young Boys next week.

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