Despite major interest from Celtic, Facundo Buonanotte seems set to join Leicester City, according to the Daily Mail.
Yesterday, we reported that Celtic were in the race to sign Buonanotte from Brighton. The attacking midfielder was said to be valued at around £15m, but it was clear that Celtic were looking for a loan deal rather than a permanent one.
Feyenoord almost secured the 19-year-old on loan but now it seems he will be playing his football at Leicester in the English top flight.
The Foxes will be looking for a loan deal that will see Buonanotte play in their colours for the entire season, and it is rumoured that his medical could take place as soon as today.
There is still an outside chance that Brendan Rodgers could make a swift move for the promising player but it seems as though the Scottish Champions may have to turn their attention elsewhere.
So far in the summer transfer window, Celtic have signed just the one outfield player, bringing Paulo Bernardo back to the club after months of haggling with Benfica over cutting the previously agreed transfer fee.
Adam Idah remains at Norwich City, leaving Celtic with just the one striker in the squad, as Oh was sold for £4.5m last month, adding to the £8m banked from the Abada transfer.
This week Celtic updated the London Stock Exchange about earnings considerably higher than anticipated that will be reported next month. Greg Taylor remains the only left-back in the Celtic first team squad.
Meanwhile Matt O’Riley edges closer to a £25m plus move to Brighton, in a window that has so far failed to deliver even a Paddy Roberts coming back to Celtic (on loan) rumour. Guess no-one would believe it…
Jessica Elliott
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