Celtic are in the hunt to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, according to the Daily Mirror.
The newspaper claims that the Bhoys are lining up the the shot-stopper alongside Germany heavyweights RB Leipzig after he failed to agree a new contact at the Emirates.
It is understood that the 16-year-old has been offered a scholarship with a professional contract to follow when he turns 17, but no agreement has been reached.
The report details that Arsenal could now lose their highly-rated teenage sensation due to the contract stand-off, with club’s circling to snap him up.
Okonkwo is already a 6ft 5in colossus goalkeeper that has featured for the youth team of Premier League giants Arsenal, while also representing England at Under-17s level.
It is believed he is being tipped for a huge future in the game, but as it stands he may be able to walk away as a free agent in the summer.
Good move for Celtic?
Celtic already have an array of talented options in goal in their first-team squad and Okonkwo is still a player for the future.
His involvement in the England set-up and place at Arsenal is impressive, but it’s still far too young to delve into his potential success later down the line.
He should certainly not be a priority for Brendan Rodgers’ side and they need to be focused on improving in Europe.
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Likely to happen?
The report states that Okonkwo would prefer to remain in North London, which makes his whole contract situation a bit odd.
It seems unlikely that Celtic will swoop in for the talented youngster and he would only link straight up with the academy at Parkhead if he joined.
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