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BBC News
25-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Celtic linked with forward Soumano
Celtic are credited with an interest in AC Ajaccio forward Moussa Soumano, 19. (Scotsman - subscription required), externalRead Friday's Scottish gossip
Scotsman
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Celtic transfer news as 19 y/o French winger 'monitored' with one bid already tabled
Versatile attacker also attracting interest from clubs in England and Italy Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Celtic have been credited alongside clubs in England and Italy with an interest in a teenage forward who is making a name for himself in France. Moussa Soumano, 19, has been a standout performer for AC Ajaccio in Ligue 2, scoring four goals and contributing two assists in 27 appearances in all competitions this season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He made his first team breakthrough two years ago at the age of 17, when the club was still in Ligue 1, and scored on only his second appearance in a 2-1 win over Angers. Rumoured Celtic target Moussa Soumano (R) celebrates scoring his first senior goal for AC Ajaccio in a 2-1 win over Angers in Ligue 1 in February, 2023. (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images He has since gone on to make 89 appearances for Ajaccio, who are currently 11th in the second tier, registering 15 goals and three assists. He is described as a versatile attacker, capable of playing on either wing or through the middle. According to a report, Celtic are among a number of clubs keeping tabs on Soumano ahead of the summer transfer window. News outlet AfricaFoot claim that the Scottish champions are monitoring the player alongside English trio Leicester City, Leeds United and Brentford, as well as Serie A outfit Atalanta. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The report claims that one bid has already been submitted, with Thomas Frank's Brentford said to have launched an initial offer of €3 million as they look to win the race.
Scotsman
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Celtic transfer news as 19 y/o French winger 'monitored' with one bid already tabled
Versatile attacker also attracting interest from clubs in England and Italy Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Celtic have been credited alongside clubs in England and Italy with an interest in a teenage forward who is making a name for himself in France. Moussa Soumano, 19, has been a standout performer for AC Ajaccio in Ligue 2, scoring four goals and contributing two assists in 27 appearances in all competitions this season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He made his first team breakthrough two years ago at the age of 17, when the club was still in Ligue 1, and scored on only his second appearance in a 2-1 win over Angers. Rumoured Celtic target Moussa Soumano (R) celebrates scoring his first senior goal for AC Ajaccio in a 2-1 win over Angers in Ligue 1 in February, 2023. (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images He has since gone on to make 89 appearances for Ajaccio, who are currently 11th in the second tier, registering 15 goals and three assists. He is described as a versatile attacker, capable of playing on either wing or through the middle. According to a report, Celtic are among a number of clubs keeping tabs on Soumano ahead of the summer transfer window. News outlet AfricaFoot claim that the Scottish champions are monitoring the player alongside English trio Leicester City, Leeds United and Brentford, as well as Serie A outfit Atalanta. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The report claims that one bid has already been submitted, with Thomas Frank's Brentford said to have launched an initial offer of €3 million as they look to win the race.
Daily Record
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Celtic news latest as Moussa Soumano 'monitored' and Dion Dublin reveals special keepsake
Celtic have been namechecked as one of a number of clubs keeping tabs on AC Ajaccio winger Moussa Soumano. The 19-year-old - under contract until 2026 - is a regular for the Ligue 2 outfit and has plenty interest, reports Africafoot. They name Atalanta, Leicester City, Leeds United and the Hoops alongside Brentford as keen parties. The report states the EPL outfit have made an offer of around €3 million as they bid to win the race for his signature. Soumano has scored four goals and provided two assists in 27 appearances for his club side this campaign to date. They sit mid-table in the French second-tier. Meanwhile, Liam Scales has opened up on his battle with Auston Trusty for the starting left-centre back role at Celtic. Brendan Rodgers is a big fan of the Republic of Ireland defender and he's had the nod in recent weeks at the heart of the Hoops' backline alongside Cameron Carter-Vickers. Speaking about the competition for places, he told Celtic TV : "I played with Auston at the start of the season, he's brilliant, and I enjoyed playing alongside him. "He's a good player and it's always going to be the case here that whoever comes in, there will always be strong competition because we do have four or five good players for each position. "It's a positive thing because it keeps everyone at the top of their game, and you can't afford to get slack because you know you won't play if you do." Asked how he remained focused during his spell on the sidelines through injury, he added: "It was tough. I had to go for an operation and everything so I knew I'd be out for a good few weeks. "But the physios were brilliant and it actually recovered probably quicker than we thought it would. "It's great to be back in. I just got myself fit and ready and thankfully, I got the chance to come back in last week. "It's where everyone wants to be. Everyone wants to be starting games and the competition is huge as well. "It's good to be in and I know I need to stay on top of my game to stay in and that's obviously the plan between now and the end of the season." Elsewhere, Dion Dublin has described his old club as a 'machine' as he revealed his special keepsake from his time at Parkhead. The striker believes the Hoops will do the job at Dundee United and get the title party started at Tannadice. He told OLGB: "I think Celtic are a bit of a machine at the moment. I think Brendan Rodgers has just gone there again and said, 'right, unfinished business,' 'let's clean up, shall we?'. 'Brilliant, brilliant football club. 'Loved my time there, albeit very short, but to be able to say 'I have the number 9 shirt for Celtic with my name on the back' is pretty, pretty special and it's all in the frame, all framed up, nice and safe. 'They'll get the win, about 3-0 with all due respect, I think they're just too good'.
Bloomberg
07-02-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Historic, Debt-Laden French Football Team on Sale for Just €1
AC Ajaccio, based in the Mediterranean island of Corsica, plays in the same league as teams owned by the billionaire Arnault family and footballing superstar Kylian Mbappe. Only two years ago, it was playing Leo Messi's Paris Saint-Germain. Now it's for sale for just €1. There's a catch. The club's adviser, Jordan Mathias of CMM Partners, says he'll take offers from buyers who are also able to take on the debt of the club. This is around €8 million.
