Report: Celtic interested in move for PSG youngster Edouard Michut; preparing opening offer

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Celtic are targeting a move for French youngster and PSG midfielder Edouard Michut, according to Sky Sports Lyall Thomas.

The 19-year-old came through the academy at the French giants and has already made eight appearances for the first team.

Michut has also featured regularly for his nation at youth level, turning out for the under-16s side all the way through to under-19s.

The midfielder is thought to be highly rated at PSG, and has been tied down to a long-term contract until 2025.

However, Michut could set for an exit this summer, and according to journalist Lyall Thomas, Celtic are looking to make a move.

The report states that Ange Postecoglou’s side are preparing an opening offer in the region of £2 million as they start to step up their interest.

Of course, both clubs do have a previous working transfer relationship, after the Bhoys signed Odsonne Edouard from the French champions back in 2017.

In the end, that record deal worked well for all parties, with PSG earning a significant sell-on fee from the striker’s move to Crystal Palace last summer.

That could help convince PSG to allow Michut to move on this summer, with the talented youngster frustrated at his lack of game time in Paris.

Fresh twist in Ange Postecoglou’s hunt for a new midfielder.

It has been made clear this summer that Ange Postecoglou is on the hunt for a new midfield option.

After the departure of Nir Bitton and Tom Rogic, the 56-year-old is expected to dive into the market and sign a replacement for the experienced duo.

Up until this point in the window, it very much looked as though any new midfielder arriving at Parkhead would be a more defensively-minded option.

However, with the Hoops links to Michut, that whole perspective might have changed, and the Celtic manager is now looking to add a more advanced option to his midfield.

It will certainly be interesting to see if the Bhoys are successful in their pursuit of the Frenchman. Signing Michut would definitely provide the support with a feeling of excitement.

In other news, Ange Postecoglou reflects upon productive Celtic pre-season camp.