FC Lorient’s Mohamed Bamba has ended up on Celtic’s transfer agenda for the winter market. Martin O’Neill’s side have made an attempt to bring him to Celtic Park.
Earlier this week, Ouest-France reported Celtic have submitted an offer for the striker. They are looking to take him on loan with an option to buy. There was no mention of whether the player is open to joining the Scottish Premiership club this month.
A fresh report from Ouest-France covers Celtic’s proposal to sign the 24-year-old and then provides the latest.
The Ivorian has scored three goals and contributed two assists in 722 minutes from 16 matches this season. His playing time has reduced in recent weeks.
Bamba hasn’t made the best use of minutes offered to him and hasn’t scored in Ligue 1 since September. Therefore, the newspaper states he could take advantage of this window to find a new club.
His situation at Lorient hasn’t put off O’Neill’s side. According to the report, Celtic hold the frontman in high regard and have made a loan offer to sign him. There’s also a purchase option, but the figure isn’t mentioned.
Celtic transfer seen as ‘prestigious exit route’
In this way, Celtic can offer a ‘prestigious exit route’ for Bamba in January. The newspaper hasn’t specified Lorient’s stance on sanctioning a move.
Onze Mondial relay claims made elsewhere about Celtic’s offer to sign the attacker and then share their take on Lorient.
They report the French club’s plan is to trim their squad and strengthen key areas in this window. They have already ‘expressed desire’ to part ways with multiple players who failed to create an impact. The list includes Bamba.
To sum it up, the Ivorian is looking for a way out and Lorient are willing to sanction a move. Celtic, who have made an offer, can take advantage of this situation to sign him.
