Celtic have renewed their interest in £8million-rated Algerian winger Fares Ghedjemis.
A transfer target in January, the Parkhead side were close to tying up a permanent deal.
Persuaded to stay for a promotion push by Italian club Frosinone, the Scottish champions finished up landing loan signing Joel Mvuka instead.
With negotiations over Real Oviedo’s Egyptian World Cup winger Haissem Hassan dragging on, 23-year-old Ghedjemis is now an option being pursued.
Overseas reports have linked rivals Rangers with Ghedjemis. While the Ibrox side are in the market for a wide man and discussed his name, they are now prioritising other targets, including Brighton’s Amario Cozier-Duberry.
Also linked with European heavyweights Borussia Dortmund and Lazio, Ghedjemis scored 15 goals and claimed three assists as Frosinone finished second in Serie B and secured promotion.
After a slow start to the window, Celtic have now spent £16million on strike pair Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran, with Martin O’Neill prioritising quality over quantity.
The club are still looking to bridge a gap in valuations for Paderborn midfielder Mika Baur and could sell Belgian midfielder Arne Engels to West Ham United.
Everton have also placed Canada World Cup right-back Alistair Johnston on a list of potential replacements for the outgoing Nathan Patterson, with Reo Hatate attracting interest from England, France and MLS.
