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Robbie Copeland

Alex Collado and the mixed Barcelona messages as Celtic loan target sparks Xavi transfer U-turn

The transfer window still has plenty of life in it yet and having used the loan market to their advantage last season, it seems Celtic are keen to do the same again with Barcelona winger Alex Collado reportedly on the agenda.

The 23-year-old was a star turn for Granada on loan in the second half of last season and has returned to pre-season training looking to make his mark under new boss Xavi. According to Spanish journalist Albert Roge, he's viewed at Celtic as a real option to compete with Jota, Liel Abada and Daizen Maeda for the wide positions, with Ange Postecoglou keen on at least one more attacking option.

A graduate from the La Masia academy, Collado comes very highly-rated, although is now at an age where first-team football is pivotal. His spell with Granada in the second half of last season was his first substantial run of first-team action, as he racked up 17 appearances in all competitions, and he now wants to build on that with a full season of regular game-time.

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