Journalist says Celtic have now made an offer for French midfield talent

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Celtic have reportedly submitted an offer for a midfielder as they continue to probe the market for reinforcements.

Brendan Rodgers has made it known that he wants two players added to the engine room should Matt O’Riley depart for Brighton & Hove Albion.

Lausanne-Sport star Alvyn Sanches and Augsburg’s Arne Engels are mooted to be in the frame, but the transfer window can move swiftly when potential exits hasten the need for new arrivals.

Dundee captain Luke McCowan has also been monitored by the Bhoys and is said to be available for £1 million. Nevertheless, Celtic are still yet to add another option in the middle of the park before the deadline.

Nevertheless, developments have now suggested that they have submitted an offer for a new talent that appears to have cropped onto their radar.

Celtic submit Mahamadou Diawara offer – journalist

According to journalist Nabil Djellit on his official X account, Celtic have submitted an ‘offer’ for Lyon midfield talent Mahamadou Diawara.

He stated (translated via DeepL): “Short of playing time at OL, Mahamadou Diawara has received an offer from Glasgow Celtic, who have qualified for the UEFA Champions League. Other clubs are interested in the 19-year-old midfielder, including L1 clubs Nantes, Lens and others.”

Per Djellit, Celtic could face competition for his signature, with Nantes, Lens and other clubs keen to reach the front of the queue.

The France Under-19 international made 12 appearances in all competitions last term at senior level and has enjoyed one outing this season against Stade Rennais as a substitute.

Formerly of Paris Saint-Germain’s youth academy, the 19-year-old midfielder would fit the Bhoys’ transfer model. However, with four years left to run on his current contract, it remains to be seen how much he could cost.

Either way, he hasn’t played an awful lot of regular football at Lyon, so Celtic could potentially be an environment for him to continue his career development should further updates come to fruition.