Celtic have been "told" they will need to table a bid in excess of £9million if they are to land Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis this summer.
The Scottish champions have reportedly identified the 22-year-old Lithuanian international as a potential replacement for Arne Engels, with the Belgian attracting strong interest ahead of a possible Parkhead exit.
Italian outlet TuttoMercato has reported that Torino are open to selling Gineitis despite him having three years remaining on his contract, but any approach from Celtic would need to surpass the £9m mark before negotiations would be considered.
Gineitis, who already has 32 caps for Lithuania, is also drawing attention from clubs in the Bundesliga, underlining the growing competition for his signature.
Read more
-
European club trigger £4m transfer release clause of Celtic goalkeeper target
-
Celtic legend issues double Callum McGregor warning amid 'grave danger' thinking
-
Returning Celtic loanee told to 'find a new club' on first day of pre-season
Gineitis’ agent, Dmitry Vinokurov, recently indicated that Torino would be willing to consider offers for the player if the right proposal arrives.
He said, “Torino holds Gvidas in high regard and believes in his future. The player has steadily improved within the club and is considered an important part of the project.
“At the same time, Gvidas is ambitious, as any player competing at this level should be. There have already been expressions of interest from other clubs, which is natural considering his age, performance, and potential.
“If an interesting offer were to arrive for both Torino and Gvidas, it would certainly be carefully evaluated.”
