Major update on Celtic target Giuseppe Ambrosino's future as ‘Napoli schedule meeting with club to thrash out transfer'
The Celtic transfer target has plenty of options on the table this summer as at least two Italian clubs are circling - along with Brendan Rodgers' side.
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Giuseppe Ambrosino is a target for at least three clubs
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Brendan Rodgers is a fan of the striker
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We told you earlier this month how Celtic were eyeing the Italy Under-21 forward in a surprise deal alongside Japan international Shin Yamada - despite already snapping up Callum Osmand from Fulham.
SunSport understands the Hoops are closing in on a deal for Yamada, and the path has now cleared for a move to be finalised as he is no longer on international duty with Japan.
But although the Hoops look set to land the Kawasaki Frontale hitman, the same can't be said for Ambrosino.
The 21-year-old is closing in on a move to another club in Italy instead, according to reports in Italy.
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Local Naples outlet Il Corriere del Mezzogiorno (via areanapoli.it) state that talks have progressed between Napoli and Cremonese for the striker.
It's said Ambrosino is one of four players that Napoli boss Antonio Conte has made available for transfer and has told sporting director Giovanni Manna to find another club for him.
It's believed that Cagliari and Celtic are two other clubs looking at him but Cremonese are now leading the race.
It was reported last week that Cremonese had tested the Italian champions' resolve with a £2.5million bid.
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There are no further details on the offer at this stage but the latest report claims that Napoli have scheduled a meeting with the fellow Serie A side this week to potentially thrash out a deal.
It's believed the meeting will be held tomorrow and a deal could soon be finalised.
Cremonese are also keen on another young Napoli forward as it's stated that Alessio Zerbin is on their radar too.
The report suggests that the Italian side are looking to sign BOTH players and are not just looking at one of them.
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Celtic, meanwhile, are looking at a loan with an option to buy with Ambrosino.
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