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Daily Record
14 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Michel-Ange Balikwisha to Celtic transfer hits snag as 'surprising' £2.6m man linked and old flame stays put
Brendan Rodgers is keen to ramp up his transfer business over the coming weeks Celtic have been linked with a move for Yverdon Sport midfielder Moussa Baradji - but face serious competition for his signature. The French-Malian joined the Swiss Super League club last summer and is now hot property after catching the eye with four goals and three assists in his debut season. Versatile Baradji - who operates as a central midfielder but can also play as a right winger - has attracted interest from the likes of Sunderland, Fiorentina, Parma AC, Torino FC and FC Basel. And report that Celts have also registered an interest in the 24-year-old over the summer. Baradji is out of contract in 2026 and relegated Yverdon Sport stand to make a big profit on the £215,000 they paid Serie C side Legnago Salus last year. It's claimed that the utility man would command a fee of around £2.6million, which is well within Celtic's budget. Sunderland are believed to have made contact with Baradji's representatives as the Premier League new boys attempt to steal a march. In an interview with Swiss outlet Blick back in March, Baradji's former boss Paolo Tramezzani - who is now in charge of AEL Limassol - raved: "Moussa is a very surprising player, who can play in all midfield positions, who has great stamina. He has rare qualities." Brendan Rodgers is keen on ramping up the club's transfer business having already landed Kieran Tierney, Ross Doohan and academy prospect Isaac English this summer. A £1.3m deal has been struck with FC Nordsjælland for Sweden international Benjamin Nygren, while Fulham hotshot Callum Osmand is poised to be unveiled any day now. As Nicolas Kuhn closes in on a move to Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig, a new winger is top of the Parkhead club's wishlist. Sarpsborg prodigy Sondre Ørjasæter is a key target but the Double-winners would have to shell out around £11m to land the 21-year-old. Ørjasæter - who was the subject of a Celtic bid in January - recently revealed that he feels "ready to take the next step" in his career. Dutch champions PSV are also keen on the left-sided Norwegian wide man and Celts would potentially have to shatter their transfer record to land him. Belgian attacker Michel-Ange Balikwisha is also in Rodgers' thoughts, but talks over a deal for the long-term target are said to have stalled. The 24-year-old has been on the Hoops' radar since last season but the four-in-a-row champs are reluctant to meet Royal Antwerp's asking price of £5.1m due to his recent injury record. Balikwisha - who has 12 months to run on his current contract - made just 17 appearances last term. Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri offered an update today, writing on X: "Celtic FC has not forgotten Michel-Ange Balikwisha! Several internal factors on the part of the Scottish club's management have slowed down the deal, but both the Green and Whites and the player are keen to see it go through. Royal Antwerp FC is asking for €6 million to reach an agreement." Elsewhere, Carl Starfelt insists he's committed to Celta Vigo despite interest from Cesc Fabregas' Como. The former Celtic Treble-winner has become a mainstay with Vigo since joining the La Liga club two years ago. Now 30, he's been linked with a switch to Italy but addressing his future in an interview with SVT Sport, the Swede said: "I feel very comfortable. Especially this year, everything has felt great. I want to stay and be there when the team plays in Europe. I have communicated to the club that this is my intention." Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic linked with versatile star worth £2.6million with ‘rare qualities' and face competition from Premier League club
The midfielder impressed for his side last season and has been linked with club across Europe SWISS BLISS Celtic linked with versatile star worth £2.6million with 'rare qualities' and face competition from Premier League club CELTIC are reportedly keeping tabs on Yverdon Sport midfielder Moussa Baradji. According to reports, the 24-year-old has enjoyed an impressive first season in the Swiss top flight since joining from Serie C outfit Legnago in Italy last summer. Advertisement 2 Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers will be busy this summer Credit: Kenny Ramsay 2 Moussa Baradji impressed last season Credit: The French-Malian started out in the fourth tier of Italy for Team Altamura after struggling to make his way in French football. But his performances last season for Yverdon Sport caught the eye. His former manager Paolo Tramezzani, now at AEL Limassol, told Swiss outlet Blick in March: "Moussa is a very surprising player, who can play in all midfield positions, who has great stamina. He has rare qualities." Baradji, who operates as a central and defensive midfielder as well as a right winger, played 27 times in the Swiss Super League last season, scoring four goals and making three assists. Advertisement One of his goals was a crucial strike in the 96th minute against Winterthur, where he rifled in a left foot effort from 20 yards to give his side a vital 2-1 win. That kept their hopes of survival alive but, despite victory on the last day of the season against Zurich, they were relegated. And it is claimed that could pave the way for Baradji to leave the club this summer. Africa Foot are reporting Celtic are among the clubs interested in securing the signature of a player described as a 'box-to-box midfielder'. Advertisement But they face competition from Premier League new boys Sunderland who, according to the report, have contacted the 24-year-old's representatives. It is claimed Fiorentina, Torino and Parma in Italy have also shown interest as well as Swiss outfit Basel and Turkish giants Galatasaray. Ex-Celtic coach Eric Black on the Cup exit that rocked Scottish football plus life with Lubo and Dr Jo It's believed a bid of around £2.5million could be enough to entice the club to sell the French-Malian midfielder, who has one year left on his contract. Meanwhile, Celtic winger Nicolas Kuhn is seemingly edging closer to the door at Celtic Park. Advertisement The 25-year-old has been attracting interest from RB Leipzig after a stunning season and SunSport believes they are lining up a bid of around £15million. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
