Celtic are reported to have made a second bid for Vassilas Barkas.
With hopes of signing Fraser Forster appearing to fade the AEK Athens keeper seems to have become Celtic’s priority signing.
Barkas has two years left to run on his AEK deal but it seems that the Greek side are keen to cash in on their goalkeeper.
BREAKING: According to greek newspaper ”Ora ton Spor” #Celtic made a second offer(4.5m. euros) for #AEK Athens goalkeeper Vassilis #Barkas . If there is any bonus at the offer, is more or less, the same. Possible different way of payment. More to follow tmr#Celtic #AEK #Barkas
— Giannis Chorianopoulos (@choria80) July 26, 2020
CLICK HERE for the front page image from Ora ton Spor. It is believed that Celtic’s opening bid was around 3.5m euros with AEK holding out for double that fee and a substantial sell on clause.
Barkas’ previous club, Atromitis are believed to be due 15% of any transfer fee that AEK receive, in turn AEK are well aware of the profit that Celtic have made from Kieran Tierney and Moussa Dembele in recent years.
Scott Bain remains the only ‘keeper at Celtic with first team experience and impressed in yesterday’s 2-0 win at home to Ross County.
Ross Doohan played as a trialist for County against Celtic with Conor Hazard likely to be in goals for today’s friendly against Hibs as Celtic bring their pre-season preparations to an end.