Celtic are reportedly showing interest in Napoli striker Giuseppe Ambrosino, as the club looks to strengthen its forward line this summer.
The 21-year-old has also attracted attention from Cremonese, who have already made a bid, and Cagliari, who are keeping tabs on his situation.
Ambrosino stood out during the recent U21 European Championships, scoring for Italy in their quarter-final defeat to Germany. His performances have led to several clubs enquiring about his availability, with Celtic among those in contact with his representatives.
While Cremonese are said to have offered around €3 million for the striker, Celtic are believed to be working on a loan deal with the option to buy. Gazzetta report Napoli manager Antonio Conte is reportedly keen to take a look at Ambrosino in pre-season before making any final decisions on his future.
Ambrosino has come through the Napoli academy but is yet to make his first-team debut for the Serie A side.
He has spent the last couple of seasons out on loan in Serie B with spells at Como, Cittadella, Catanzaro, and Frosinone, scoring a total of 10 goals across those spells. While his goal return hasn’t been eye-catching, his pace, energy, and ability to play across the front line have caught the attention of scouts.
Brendan Rodgers is in the market for attacking reinforcements, with Celtic already bringing in young striker Callum Osmand. Talks are also progressing for Shin Yamada, another forward option. Ambrosino is seen as a player with potential who could develop further in Glasgow.
The race for the Italian forward is heating up, and Celtic may need to act quickly if they want to land him. With Napoli weighing up whether to give Ambrosino minutes in pre-season or let him move on, the next few weeks will be crucial.
