Celtic are considering signing Atalanta defender Mitchel Bakker, according to a new report.
The club is looking to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season.
Bakker, a left-sided defender, is being "closely monitored" by Celtic, according to Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb. Atalanta are reportedly open to selling the 26-year-old, with interest from clubs in Serie A and the Turkish Super Lig.
Bakker joined Atalanta in 2023 after stints with Ajax, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayer Leverkusen. He was part of the squad that won the Europa League in his debut season.
During his time at PSG, he was linked with Celtic in 2020
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However, injuries have affected his time in Italy, and he only made one appearance for Atalanta last season after a loan spell at Lille.
Celtic have already strengthened their squad this summer, signing Colombian striker Camilo Duran from FK Qarabag for £6 million.
He scored in his first outing for the club in their 4-1 friendly defeat to Sporting CP. However, more reinforcements are needed, and Bakker could be the next addition.
The club is also in talks over a return for Marcelo Saracchi, who impressed during his previous spell at Parkhead.
Saracchi is available after being deemed surplus to requirements at Boca Juniors.
