Celtic: Postecoglou 'still interested' in exciting midfielder at Parkhead

Celtic remain interested in luring Paris Saint-Germain teenage sensation Edouard Michut to Parkhead, according to Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph.

Ange Postecoglou, who is preparing for his second season at the helm following his appointment last summer, is keen to add Michut to his squad before the September 1 deadline.

According to Sky Sports, Celtic are targeting Michut and preparing to test PSG’s resolve by lodging a £2million bid.

The report suggests the proposal will fall short of what the reigning Ligue 1 champions are hoping to recoup, with them setting a £5million asking price, while Sevilla, Nice and Toulouse are also interested in the nine-cap France under-19 international.

Postecoglou has admitted to seeing Michut as a ‘good player’, but the Celtic manager played down suggestions that the teenager is on his way to Glasgow.

The attacking midfielder has been restricted to eight senior appearances for PSG, with the vast majority of those outings coming last season.

It is understood that Michut has grown frustrated at a lack of first-team opportunities at the Parc des Princes, increasing the possibility that a move away could be on the cards.

Joseph understands Celtic still have Michut firmly on their radar as the opening day of the Scottish Premiership season draws closer.

The Sky Sports journalist has hinted the 19-year-old’s unhappiness at a lack of senior game-time could play into the Bhoys’ hands as they look to close a deal.

Joseph told GIVEMESPORT: “The interest, as we understand, is still there. Postecoglou will obviously know more on how it’s developed, how Michut is feeling and his agent is feeling.

“Maybe there is a bit of frustration there as well, so we’ll see how it goes.”

Cameron Carter-Vickers