Celtic Pursues Ligue 1 Defender Youte Amid Winger, Attacker Talks

Celtic are actively working to strengthen their squad this summer, focusing on both defensive and attacking positions. They are keenly interested in signing Etienne Youte, a 23-year-old centre-back from Ligue 1 side Le Havre, who has attracted interest from multiple clubs including Anderlecht and Besiktas, with an expected transfer fee around €5 million. Celtic have already signed defender Hayato Inamura but plan to loan him out initially. In attack, Celtic continue discussions to sign Napoli forward Giuseppe Ambrosino, though Napoli remains hesitant as other clubs also pursue him, and Celtic prefer a permanent transfer. Additionally, Celtic have been linked with winger Herba Guirassy from Nantes and are reportedly targeting Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Shin Yamada, and Isak Jansson to fill gaps created by departures and injuries. These moves highlight Brendan Rodgers’ intent to rebuild the squad comprehensively ahead of the new season.