Celtic may still need two new wingers before Monday’s transfer deadline.
The Hoops signed Michel-Ange Balikwisha on a five-year contract from Royal Antwerp after more than a year of interest in the Belgian.
But Yang Hyun-jun is wanted by Birmingham City and the EFL Championship side have offered £1.5m for the South Korean.
Celtic are pushing hard to sign Sebastian Tounekti from Hammarby after seeing an initial bid of €3m rejected by the Swedes.
But a second and improved offer has now been lodged by the Bhoys.
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Celtic offer improved bid for winger Tounekti
According to Swedish outlet Expressen, Celtic are refusing to give up in their pursuit of the Tunisian international Tounekti.
They claim that the Hoops have offered a package of 60 million Swedish Krona for him, 10 million of which are add-ons.
That equates to an approximate base fee of £3.9m that could eventually rise to £4.7m in total if certain conditions are met.
Hammarby are keen to bring in at least £5.1m for Tounekti, however, so it remains to be seen if they will accept slightly less than their asking price.
Expressen have reported: “It was only a few days ago that Expressen revealed that Celtic had made an initial bid for Hammarby star player Sebastian Tounekti. The bid was worth a total of 33 million kronor.
“But Bajen was clear to the Scottish club that they required double the minimum to consider a sale – and now Celtic is showing that they are not giving up on a signing.
“According to information provided to Expressen, Celtic have made a new, increased bid for Tounekti. The new bid is expected to be €4.5 million – equivalent to 50 million kronor plus bonuses.
“The total value of the deal could therefore rise to a total of 60 million kronor, if the bonuses come into play, according to information to Expressen. It remains to be seen what Hammarby chooses to do.”
Hammarby ‘reluctant’ to sell Tounekti
The Daily Record have also been reporting on the story and claim Hammarby are not 100% willing to sell one of their best players.
The outlet wrote: “Celtic have tabled a new improved £4million bid for Sebastian Tounekti.
“The Scottish champions have gone back in after having an offer of around £3m turned down by Hammarby earlier this week.
“The Hoops are keen to land the talented Tunisian winger. The Swedish side, however, are reluctant to sell their prize asset.”
Tounekti has scored three goals in 26 appearances for Hammarby since February when he signed.
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