Lecce are said to be 'very close' to signing Celtic youngster Filip Skorb.
The Serie A side are reportedly on the verge of signing the 18-year-old Polish striker, who also has interest from Sturm Graz.
Journalist Lorenzo Lepore said: "Lecce are very close to concluding a deal for Filip Skorb from Celtic.
"Sturm Graz are also in the race to sign the striker, who has represented Poland at U19 level."
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Skorb came through the Celtic academy before hitting six goals in 26 Lowland League appearances for the B team last season.
Losing another youngster would be a blow to the club, far from immune to the exodus of young players from Scotland to clubs in England or Europe.
Erskine Rennie, a 16-year-old winger, looks set to head to Fulham, with a deal reported to be in place.
And that comes days after highly-rated young centre-back Dara Jikiemi opted, as expected, to leave Celtic for Liverpool.
𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼: Lecce are very close to concluding a deal for Filip Skorb from Celtic. Sturm Graz are also in the race to sign the striker, who has represented Poland at U19 level.@SVFootball_eu pic.twitter.com/hTqjbI62mZ
— Lorenzo Lepore (@lorenzooleporee) July 13, 2026
