Celtic bids for defender as Saracchi talks progress with Boca Juniors

Celtic has submitted bids for centre-back Zinedin Smajlovic, though Sandefjord seeks £4.3m for the player. Concurrently, discussions have intensified regarding a permanent transfer for left-back Marcelo Saracchi from Boca Juniors after he was informed he is not in their plans. Additionally, Celtic's reported target, Soufiane El-Faouzi, may extend his contract with Schalke until 2030. Meanwhile, Celtic is still interested in Jakob Breum, who is available for the right offer.

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