Celtic are "close to agreeing" a deal to sign Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, according to a new report.
The 22-year-old Lithuanian international has been one of Celtic’s leading central-midfield targets throughout the summer transfer window.
UPDATE: Celtic are close to agreeing a deal for Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis. It’s understood talks have progressed well today and have reached an advanced stage. The Lithuania international, 22, is said to be keen to join the Scottish champions. Gineitis has been… https://t.co/tBxPt5FFL9
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Sky Sports reports that talks with the Serie A club have reached an advanced stage, with negotiations over a transfer fee understood to be close to a breakthrough.
Per the report, the two clubs are very close to reaching an agreement, with Gineitis keen to move to Glasgow.
The midfielder has become a priority for Celtic manager Martin O'Neill, who wants to add quality and depth in the middle of the pitch before the transfer deadline, particularly after the exit of Arne Engels to West Ham United
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Torino are preparing for Gineitis’ possible departure by pursuing Fiorentina midfielder Rolando Mandragora. The Italian club are understood to be considering an initial loan deal for Mandragora as a replacement.
Celtic’s pursuit of Gineitis has been one of the club’s most persistent transfer stories this summer.
The proposed move now appears to be within reach, although no agreement has been confirmed.
