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Celtic will face competition from Lazio in the race to sign Belgian defender Timothy Castagne.
According to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, Lazio have been long-term admirers and have followed the player for some time.
The Atalanta man has emerged as a potential target for the Hoops this January, with talk of a £6m deal.
Lazio could now step up their interest with the player looking increasingly likely to leave the club in the near future.
While rumours of a move for a striker have dominated the headlines, Brendan Rodgers is keen to bring in some defensive reinforcements in the new year.
Concerns over Mikael Lustig’s immediate future have left Celtic planning for the future.
Unfortunately for the Hoops, it looks as if Lazio are the club more likely to meet Atalanta’s rising asking price.
The report is claiming that a deal for the Belgian international could rise to as much as £10 million.
