Celtic are reportedly preparing an ambitious move for a highly-rated attacking star \u2014 but their latest transfer pursuit comes with an intriguing Old Firm twist.<\/p>\n
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The Hoops are believed to have revived their interest in a player who has already attracted serious attention from both sides of Glasgow.<\/p>\n
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The winger was previously the subject of a significant approach from Rangers, but a move to Ibrox failed to materialise.<\/p>\n
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Now, Celtic could be ready to make their move.<\/p>\n
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And if the transfer eventually goes through, it would represent a major coup for the Scottish giants given the level of competition for his signature.<\/p>\n
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The player in question has enjoyed a remarkable rise over the past year, helping his current club achieve promotion while establishing himself as one of the most exciting attacking players in the division.<\/p>\n
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His performances have inevitably attracted attention from elsewhere, and Celtic are understood to be among the clubs monitoring his situation closely.<\/p>\n
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But there is a fascinating backstory to this potential move.<\/p>\n
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Before Celtic’s latest interest emerged, Rangers had already made their intentions clear.<\/p>\n
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The Ibrox side reportedly submitted a substantial offer for the attacker, but the bid was rejected by his club.<\/p>\n
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That rejection has now left the door open for Celtic to potentially enter the race.<\/p>\n
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And given the fierce rivalry between the two Glasgow clubs, the prospect of Celtic signing a player Rangers previously wanted is certain to add an extra layer of intrigue to the transfer saga.<\/p>\n
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The player’s identity?<\/p>\n
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Fares Ghedjemis.<\/p>\n
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The Algerian winger has become one of the more talked-about attacking players in the Italian second tier following an impressive campaign with Frosinone.<\/p>\n
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Celtic’s interest in Ghedjemis is not new.<\/p>\n
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The Parkhead club previously explored a deal for the winger during the January transfer window, with reports suggesting they were prepared to pay around \u00a36.5 million for his services.<\/p>\n
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At one stage, a move appeared increasingly likely.<\/p>\n
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But the transfer ultimately collapsed.<\/p>\n
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Rather than moving to Scotland, Ghedjemis opted to remain with Frosinone and help them pursue promotion.<\/p>\n
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It was a decision that would eventually pay off.<\/p>\n
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Frosinone achieved their objective, while Ghedjemis produced an impressive individual campaign, scoring 15 goals and registering three assists across 37 Serie B appearances.<\/p>\n
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His stock subsequently soared.<\/p>\n
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And so did his asking price.<\/p>\n
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The price has changed dramatically<\/p>\n
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Frosinone are now reportedly demanding somewhere in the region of \u20ac15 million to \u20ac20 million for their prized winger.<\/p>\n
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That represents a huge increase compared with the figures being discussed when Celtic first attempted to sign him.<\/p>\n
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Rangers reportedly tested the waters with an offer of around \u20ac10 million, only for Frosinone to reject it.<\/p>\n
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Celtic have also been linked with an offer worth approximately \u20ac7 million.<\/p>\n
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Neither figure was enough.<\/p>\n
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That could force Celtic to decide whether they are prepared to significantly increase their offer.<\/p>\n
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Why Celtic still want him<\/p>\n
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The attraction is obvious.<\/p>\n
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Ghedjemis is a dynamic, left-footed winger who can operate from the right side and cause problems by cutting inside onto his stronger foot.<\/p>\n
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His pace, directness and ability to create opportunities make him an attractive option for a Celtic side looking to strengthen its attacking options.<\/p>\n
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The potential arrival of Champions League football could also give Celtic greater financial freedom in the transfer market.<\/p>\n
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That could be crucial.<\/p>\n
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Because Frosinone now have little reason to sell cheaply.<\/p>\n
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The player helped them return to Serie A, and his performances have increased his market value considerably.<\/p>\n
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Celtic therefore have a choice to make.<\/p>\n
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Do they walk away because of the increased asking price?<\/p>\n
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Or do they finally make the kind of offer capable of convincing Frosinone to sell?<\/p>\n
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A transfer battle Celtic fans will be watching closely<\/p>\n
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For supporters, this is one of those transfer stories that refuses to disappear.<\/p>\n
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Celtic wanted the player.<\/p>\n
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He stayed in Italy.<\/p>\n
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Rangers then entered the race.<\/p>\n
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Their approach was rejected.<\/p>\n
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And now Celtic’s interest appears to have resurfaced.<\/p>\n
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If the Hoops decide to go all-in, they could potentially snatch a player who was previously wanted by their biggest rivals.<\/p>\n
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For now, though, there is no agreement in place.<\/p>\n
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Frosinone remain in control of the situation and appear determined to extract a substantial fee.<\/p>\n
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But with the transfer window approaching its climax, Celtic could yet make one final push.<\/p>\n
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And if they do, the player who once found himself at the centre of Rangers’ transfer plans could soon be heading to Parkhead instead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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