Profiling Vinicius Souza. Is the Brazilian defensive mid the answer to Celtic's midfield gap?

The news in the papers this morning is that Celtic are interested in signing Brazilian defensive midfielder, Vinicius de Souza Costa.

This one may be more than just a rumour due to the fact Souza is 60% owned by City Football Group.

We’re all aware of the connections to CFG, so I do believe this is one to watch.

Souza started his career with Flamengo and was then signed by Lommel in the Belgian First Division B – another one of CFG’s football clubs – for €2.5 million.

He was loaned out to K.V. Mechelen in the Belgian First Division A last season and impressed during a season long loan, making 32 appearances and scoring 2 goals in the process.

It’s understood he’s expected to go back out on loan next season and Celtic have scheduled talks with his representatives.

However, Celtic are not the only club showing interest in the player, with Fenerbahce, Bologna and Club Brugge all also interested in the Brazilian.

Both the Turkish and the Belgian clubs will be playing Champions League football next season, so Celtic will have their work cut out convincing Souza that Glasgow should be his destination.

Ange Postecoglu is looking to fill the gap in midfield created by the departures of Nir Bitton and Tom Rogic and as discussed in an earlier article, the club have also shown interest in Kevin N’Doram from Metz.

With the transfer window open from today, Celtic fans will be expecting a flurry of activity from here on out.

It’s expected the first move the club will make will be for Dundee Utd’s Swiss keeper Benjamin Siegrist.

After 101 appearances for Utd, Celtic are well aware of the ability of Siegrist and it’s reported that the club have already made contact with his representatives.

The left back position is also a priority for