Celtic Set To Rival Italian And Spanish Teams For This Versatile Midfield Star: Why They Should Step Up Interest
If a recent transfer update from the Italian journalist Lorenzo Lepore is believed to be true, Celtic are plotting a summer move for Cheick Souare. But they are not alone in the race for the Viktoria ...
Celtic are eyeing a summer move for Cheick Souare, a versatile midfield star who plays for Viktoria Plzeň. This news was disclosed by Italian journalist Lorenzo Lepore. However, they are not the only ones interested in the 23-year-old, as Genoa, Monza, and Getafe are also in the race. Getafe even made an offer of €2.5m, but it was rejected due to the team's asking fee of €3.5-4m.
Souare, a former French youth international, started his career in the academies of Martigues and Istres before joining Marseille's youth setup. He had a brief stint at Ligue 1 giants Marseille but left after just one senior appearance. Viktoria Plzeň, impressed by his versatility, made his move permanent ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Souare has made 69 appearances for the Czech side, scoring 7 goals and providing 13 assists across all competitions. Celtic, who have had a good start to the domestic season, are looking to strengthen their midfield by signing At least one more player. While other names like Gvidas Gineitis, Niko Sigurd, and Miguel Chaiwa are also being considered, Souare's adaptability, particularly as a left full-back, could give Celtic a tactical advantage.
Celtic's manager, Martin O’Neill, prefers a 4-2-3-1 formation, and Souare's flexibility would allow him to adapt to various roles, providing the team with tactical flexibility. However, it remains to be seen if Celtic can meet Viktoria Plzeň's financial demands and secure Souare's signature.
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