Celtic have warned top signing target Vinicius Souza they are not prepared to wait indefinitely for him to make up his mind over a move to Glasgow.
The 23-year-old Brazilian is currently training with parent club Manchester City as he ponders his next move following two years in Belgian football. The City Group own 60 per cent of the player and are keen to help facilitate a deal with Scotland’s champions because of their close connections with Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou and the club’s former chief executive Peter Lawwell.
And talks have been ongoing with Souza’s representatives since the end of last season as Postecoglou homes in a physical enforcer to beef up his midfield options, but Souza’s agents have also been in discussions with a number of European outfits with Schalke, Fenerbahce and Real Betis all thought to be weighing up big money offers for their man. And with the clock already ticking down to the start of next season, Record Sport understands Celtic are now pressing hard for Souza to put his cards on the table once and for all.
