Celtic’s interest in goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic looks to have come to an end, with reportsthat the keeper was set to sign for Turkish outfit Fenerbahce.
However, the Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, who Ronaldo plays for, is looking to hijack the deal.
🇸🇦Al-Nassr, Dominik Livaković ile ciddi şekilde ilgileniyor ve oyuncuyu Fenerbahçe'ye bırakmayı düşünmüyor.
💰Al-Nassr, Livaković'in 10M €'luk serbest kalma bedelini Dinamo Zagreb'e hemen ödemeye hazır.
✍️Livaković'e ise yıllık 5-6M € arasında maaş teklif ediyorlar.… pic.twitter.com/IW65vvWSka
— 1907Bros (@1907Bros) July 20, 2023
The Hoops had been eyeing the Croatian shot-stopper but didn’t make an official move, leaving the door open for other clubs to swoop in.
The Saudi club has triggered the player’s release clause and is reportedly prepared to offer him a lucrative deal worth 6 million euros a year.
The escalating interest in Livakovic comes as Celtic looks to bolster its goalkeeping options.
Current first-choice keeper Joe Hart has been a reliable presence between the sticks, but a recent mistake against Yokohama F. Marinos in a pre-season friendly and some mistakes throughout last season has raised questions about his long-term future at the club.
Celtic’s ambitions to make a significant impact in Europe this season could hinge on strengthening key areas of the squad, including the goalkeeping position.
Livakovic, with his impressive performances for Dinamo Zagreb and the Croatian national team, would’ve fitted the bill as a potential upgrade.
