Celtic: Michut linked with Sunderland move

Celtic have been dealt a blow of their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Edouard Michut…

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In line with journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Previous Agency outfit are going through intense competitors within the race to signal the 19-year-old, with Championship facet Sunderland stated to have begun negotiations relating to a deal for the promising Frenchman.

Writing on Twitter about that curiosity, the switch insider said: “Sunderland have opened talks with Paris Saint-Germain to signal Édouard Michut. He’s their dream signing for the midfield. Talks will proceed as there are lots of golf equipment fascinated about Michut since June.”

Reviews earlier this summer season had prompt that the Scottish champions had been eyeing a £2m transfer for {the teenager}, albeit with the Ligue 1 facet stated to be holding out for a price of round £5m or a possible loan exit.

Blow for Ange

That can come as one thing of a blow to Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou, with the highly-rated starlet having seemingly been on the membership’s radar this summer season, as they appear to bolster their midfield ranks.

Whereas the 56-year-old had moved to quash any curiosity earlier within the window, one report prompt that was merely a tactic to attempt to scale back the asking worth, with the Glasgow facet stated to nonetheless be “preserving tabs” on the France U19 worldwide, in response to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

Having seen the long-serving duo of Tom Rogic and Nir Bitton depart the membership on the finish of final season – with Ismaila Soro additionally becoming a member of Arouca earlier this summer season – Postecoglou’s midfield choices have clearly been considerably depleted.

Though the addition of Aaron Mooy has partially stuffed the void, one other physique may nicely be wanted earlier than the shut of the window, significantly with home and European commitments to juggle this season.

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Dubbed “highly technical” by expertise scout Jacek Kulig, Michut would seemingly assist to supply an additional artistic contact within the centre of the park, having already registered one help from his eight senior outings to this point on the Parcs des Princes.

Whereas such inexperience could also be of concern, the £2.7m-rated prospect has been tipped for large issues throughout his time in France, having even been likened to teammate Marco Verratti for his ball-playing expertise, whereas the Italian himself labelled his youthful colleague as “decisive” again in January.

With Celtic having beforehand discovered success in bringing in a youthful Odsonne Edouard from PSG, the hope would have been to repeat that switch masterclass this summer season with the addition of Michut.

At current, it seems that the Black Cats may have stolen a march within the hunt for the teen’s signature, with that seemingly a notable blow for Postecoglou and co.