CELTIC have been warned off a talented teenage talent after his current club slapped a £10MILLION price tag on him.
The Hoops are set to make an offer for 18-year old Hammarby starlet Bazoumana Toure, according to reports in Sweden.
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Celtic have reportedly sent a scout to watch Bazoumana Toure[/caption]
The 18-year old is highly rated[/caption]
Celtic have sent scout Jay Lefevre to Sweden to watch the Ivory Coast Under 20s star and he was impressed with his performances.
English Premier League outfit Brighton are also reportedly interested in him.
Hammarby’s sports manager Mikael Hjelmberg has confirmed that he expects Toure to become the club and country’s record transfer sale.
He said: “Of course, that’s definitely the ambition.
“There are many clubs who ask about him and there are many clubs who are curious about what it would cost to buy him.
“But we have been quite clear about what we think – and that may also be why nothing concrete has come yet.
“I’ve told Bazou and his representatives that if we’re going to sell this winter, it should be for a Swedish record.”
Toure – who is under a long-term contract for another three years – made 23 starts for Hammarby in the Swedish top flight and chipped in with eight goals.
He joined the Stockholm club less than a year ago from homeland outfit ASEC Mimosas for £300,000.
Meanwhile, Celtic’s record signing Arne Engels is reportedly being ‘monitored’ by Serie A giants Atalanta.
The Italian title contenders are keeping tabs on the Belgium international, according to a report out of the country.
Engels, 21, only joined Celtic in the summer in a huge £11million deal from German club Augsburg.
Journalist Alfredo Pedulla claims that Atalanta have shortlisted the midfield ace.
He also says that his value has significantly increased since the move to Celtic.
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