Celtic table third bid for Hammarby IF winger Sebastian Tounekti | OneFootball

Celtic have tabled a third bid worth £5.2 million for Hammarby IF winger Sebastian Tounekti, according to Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph.

Manager Brendan Rodgers is desperate to bolster his attacking ranks ahead of the transfer deadline, and he wants the Tunisian at the Parkhead club.

The Hoops have had earlier bids rejected for Tounekti, but their latest offer could be accepted as it is close to Hammarby’s asking price.

Being eliminated by Kazakhstan Premier League club FC Kairat in the Champions League play-offs has left the Bhoys reeling.

They were widely regarded as favourites to go through, but their lack of quality attacking depth was exposed across both legs.

Celtic now want to bring Tounekti in as Hyunjun Yang travels to England ahead of a possible £3m move to Birmingham City before the 7.00 pm deadline tonight.

Rodgers wants to impress in the Europa League while continuing to dominate domestically, and he needs quality players to achieve this goal.

Tounekti fits the bill, with three goals and five assists to his name last term after he weighed in with four goals and five assists in 2023-24.

The 23-year-old left winger could seal a move in the coming hours if both clubs can reach an agreement, and more signings are also on the cards.

Celtic have relatively easy fixtures in the eight league phase games of their Europa League campaign, but they need the best players they can get if they are to go far in the competition.