Celtic: 'Exciting' 19 y/o could join on free transfer at Parkhead

Celtic’s reported pursuit of Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Christopher Scott is an ‘interesting link’, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The Hoops have been linked with a move for the 19-year-old as manager Ange Postecoglou looks to make further additions to his table-topping side in the summer.

Postecoglou has overseen a significant overhaul of the first-team squad at Celtic since arriving in June, bringing in 16 players over the two transfer windows he has been at the helm for.

And the Greek-Australian tactician has been justified in his actions, with the Glasgow giants currently sitting pretty at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.

However, it seems as though Postecoglou is still not satisfied with the options available to him at Celtic.

According to Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, the Parkhead outfit are eager to snap up Scott, although they’re expected to face stiff competition for his signature from Premier League side Brentford.

It’s also claimed that Munich are also keen to extend Scott’s stay in Bavaria, but the teenager ‘wants to play regularly’ and may opt for a new challenge.

With just a few months remaining on his contract, the Germany Under-20 international could depart the Allianz Arena on a free transfer, 18 months after arriving from boyhood club Bayer Leverkusen.

Scott has registered seven goals and four assists in 17 appearances for FC Bayern II this season, and O’Rourke believes the ‘exciting attacker’ could ‘fit the bill’ for Celtic.

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He told GiveMeSport: “It’s an interesting link, this one. Obviously, he’s a young player, only 19. He would maybe fit the bill for Celtic as he’s out of contract in the summer,