CELTIC's Karamoko Dembele could be heading to Italy next season, according to reports.
La Gazetta dello Sport say that newly-promoted Serie A outfit Lecce have held talks with the talented prospect.
The 19-year-old's contract at Parkhead has expired after coming through the club's youth system.
And the Serie B champions want to sign the attacker.
Lecce's director of football, Pantaleo Corvino, is said to have been in contact with the youngster about a potential move.
The report states that a contract supposedly worth around £850,000 has been put on the table for Dembele, as Lecce attempt to persuade him to join their ranks ahead of their return to the Italian top flight.
Dembele emerged in Celtic's reserves years ago, with many expecting him to go on to become the next big thing in Scottish football.
Things haven't quite materialised for the teen at Celtic though, with his impact in the first team very limited.
