It’s being reported by Transfer journalist Ekrem Konur that Celtic had launched a €2.5m bid for Antwerp right-back Aurélio Buta.

The journalist claims the club have made the offer but it’s falling just short of what Antwerp want for their defender.

https://twitter.com/ekremkonur/status/1418952677640261633?s=21

Celtic are in desperate need of a right back with only Anthony Ralston available in the position at present. We are wildly under prepared defensively for what’s ahead this season and the club have to go about their business in a much more timely manner.

Carl Starfelt and Kyogo Furuhashi both are set to join up with the squad next week after isolating. Both could see action pretty quickly once they touch down in Lennoxtown.

Any right back brought in this summer will likely immediately be put into the starting XI.

Buta, 24 is in the final year of his Antwerp deal so there’s certainly a chance the Hoops can grab him before he’s available on a free transfer next season.