Celtic are still hoping to sign Manchester City right-back Yan Couto, according to Sky Sports.
The Lowdown: Couto profiled
Couto is 19 years of age and joined Manchester City last summer from Brazilian side Coritiba for £5.4m.
He’s still yet to make a senior appearance under Pep Guardiola and spent last season on loan at Spanish side Girona.
The right-back, who won the 2019 Under-17 World Cup with Brazil, is on £780,000-a-year at the Etihad and was described as ‘simply fantastic’ by talent scout Jacek Kulig.
The Latest: Parkhead visit
Sky Sports shared a story on Thursday, claiming Celtic are still interested in Couto, who has a number of clubs across Europe chasing his signature.
Couto is still considering his options, with the Hoops hopeful of securing a season-long loan deal.
Mark Hendry of Herald and Times Sport posted on Twitter on Thursday evening, revealing Couto ‘is in Glasgow’ to watch Celtic play Jablonec.
The Hoops ran out 3-0 winners at Celtic Park, with two goals from David Turnbull and one from James Forrest.
The Verdict: Sign
Celtic still want a right-back and a winger this summer, so bringing in Couto could help Ange Postecoglou in both those areas.
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He’s capable of playing further forward as a right-midfielder, with 14 of his senior appearances coming in an advanced role compared to 13 as a right-back.
The Hoops will need to pip a number of clubs to Couto, but if they do, it could prove to be a real coup due to him being versatile and a young in-demand talent.
In other news: Postecoglou closing in: Celtic now close to versatile right-midfielder for £3m.