Karamoko Dembele Celtic transfer exit route emerges as Serie A newcomers make their move amid contract silence

Free agent Karamoko Dembele is reportedly on the radar of Italian side Lecce with his Celtic future up in the air.

The 19-year-old is the most highly-touted player to emerge from Scotland in years but failed to made the breakthrough into the Parkhead first-team.

Ange Postecoglou has plenty of options in the wide positions at his disposal, meaning Dembele made just two appearances off the bench last term during an injury-hampered season.

Following his return from a knock picked up in pre-season, the forward was mainly limited to games for the Colt team.

The Scotland and England youth cap is out of contract at Celtic but both the club and player have remained silent on his future.

While it remains unclear if Dembele has been released, Serie B champions are reportedly looking to tempt the winger with a move to Italy.

La Gazetta dello Sport that Lecce director of football Pantaleo Corvino has held talks with the prospect after he has become a free agent.

The report claims that a contract worth €1million has been put on the table as they look to bolster their ranks ahead of the return to Serie A.