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Celtic Reportedly Make Enquiry for Basel Winger Philip Otele

The Scottish club are exploring a deal at a fee reported at about £6 million.

Overview

  • Football Insider reports Celtic have lodged an approach for Otele with Basel said to be open to bids around £6 million after a reduced valuation.
  • Journalist Ben Jacobs has linked Celtic to the player and reported that Basel would consider offers above €7 million.
  • Lazio, Bournemouth, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Birmingham City are also credited with interest, with some clubs making enquiries.
  • Otele, 26, has scored eight goals this season after nine league goals last term and is a right-footed attacker who can play on either wing or as a striker.
  • Celtic have already brought in Julian Araujo on loan and are seeking further attacking options as they sit six points behind Hearts and continue in the Europa League.