Celtic given transfer encouragement amid 'dropped price'
It comes amid reported interest from the Scottish Premiership champions in the 23-year-old.
The centre-back, who has just one year left on his current deal, is believed to be on the market for around €5m (£4.3m) this summer.
However, it would seem that Le Havre may consider dropping that price in their bid to raise funds.
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"We're used to it," he told Paris Normadie. "We have to sell a lower cost, with free agents something we cannot risk.
"We are a company that is losing money."
It's said that the Hoops are in the race to sign Youte alongside Anderlecht and Besiktas.
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