‘There are a lot of clubs interested’ – Celtic try to hijack Turkish giants move for Chelsea midfielder

Celtic are trying to hijack Galatasaray’s move for Chelsea midfielder Mario Pasalic according to reports in Turkey.

Turkish sports outlet Sporx claim that Brendan Rodgers is keen on the 22-year-old midfielder.

Per the source, the Scottish giants have entered talks with the Blues over a summer move.

The report also claims that Real Betis are in the race for the Croatian international.

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Passaic’s agent Marko Naletilic told Estadio Deportivo: “There are a lot of clubs interested’ – Celtic try to hijack Turkish giants move for Chelsea midfielder, agent confirms several clubs targeting 22-year-old

“I can only say that there are a lot of clubs interested in Pasalic of which Betis is one.

“Betis are an important club in Spain and Europe, for whom I have great respect.”

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has reportedly given his former teammate and current Galatasaray boss Igor Tudor the all clear to sign Pasalic.

Tudor knows the 22-year-old well as he has already coached Pasalic in the past, during his time in charge of Hajduk Split.

Pasalic would become the first Croatian player to join the Lions under the stewardship of Tudor.

Despite spending the past few seasons on loan at Elche, Monaco and AC Milan, the Blues are planning on offering Pasalic a contract extension.

Gianluca Di Marzio claims that the Premier League champions will extend his current deal.

The Blues would be looking to loan Pasalic out if a new deal is struck.