Luis Palma at the centre of transfer interest as Italian suitors enter race to sign Celtic star

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Luis Palma looks a surefire bet to exit Celtic in January and the hunt for his services is intensifying as the January window begins to take shape.

Overall, the Honduras international has played just 212 minutes of competitive action spread across eight fixtures this season.

Alongside Stephen Welsh, and Odin Thiago Holm, Luis Palma appears primed to leave Celtic in January after falling out of favour under Brendan Rodgers.

Last month, 67 Hail Hail exclusively revealed Atlanta United and Orlando City are admirers of Palma as his Parkhead future becomes increasingly uncertain amid a lack of game-time at the club.

Further details have now come to light on his situation, and more options could be available for the 24-year-old as a departure becomes inevitable.

Genoa enter the frame to sign Luis Palma from Celtic

According to a report from Genova Today, Genoa are the latest side to put their hat in the ring for Palma and are said to have him at the top of their list to strengthen their squad as an inside forward.

Patrick Vieira is in charge of the Serie A outfit, who sit 13th in the Italian top flight heading into their clash against Lecce on Sunday.

Olympiacos are another side keen to land the Honduran, and Celtic want to recoup as much of the £3.5 million fee outlay they spent on Palma despite his absence from the forefront.

The Bhoys want two wingers this month to complement their own talent pool, which may have pushed the 2023 summer signing closer to the exit door.

Luis Palma looks destined to leave Celtic

Despite a tally of ten goals and ten assists in 44 appearances for Celtic, Palma hasn’t been an influential figure in the starting line-up for almost a year and has slipped down the pecking order.

His clear talent can’t be denied, but a lack of synchronicity with Rodgers’ way of working has proved to be to his detriment.

Making as much back on the fee shelled out for Palma appears to be the plan for Celtic. Hopefully, money claimed can be spent on reinforcements.