Celtic look like they’re closing in on Vasillos Barkas from AEK Athens with reports from Greece now claiming the clubs are in advanced talks with an agreement on a fee just about done according to Gazzetta.gr.
Exclusive: #AEK and #Celtic are in advanced talks for the transfer of Vasilis Barkas. Deal of 5 million euros plus bonuses almost done. The Greek goalkeeper is expected to sign a four-year contract https://t.co/CqtK6pXSrL
— Dimitris Vergos (@dimitrisvergos) July 27, 2020
Barkas has been at the top of Celtic’s list as a replacement for Fraser Forster for the past month. The goalkeeper appears to be keen on a move to Celtic and wages won’t be a stumbling block.
If the keeper signs before Sunday, he could be thrown in against Hamilton. However, with less than a week of preparation, it’s more likely Neil Lennon will initially go with Scott Bain.
The report claims the deal is for €5m plus bonuses and the Barkas will sign a four-year contract.
Celtic are also in talks to bring a striker in from West Ham on-loan. Albian Ajeti has been heavily linked with a move to Celtic Park over the past 24 hours.
