Celtic are reportedly set to lose out on signing Sekou Mara, with the striker close to joining Ligue 1 side Auxerre.
The Bhoys had been named as a potential suitor for the ex-Southampton striker earlier today.
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Now, however, discussions are ongoing, with Mara 'close' to joining Auxerre from Strasbourg on a loan deal with no option to buy, according to French journalist Marc Mechenoua.
Strasbourg et Auxerre sont proches d'un accord pour Sekou Mara. L'attaquant devrait arriver en prêt sec sans option d'achat. Discussions en cours. #Mercato
— Marc Mechenoua (@LeMechenoua) September 1, 2025
It comes after Celtic appear to have also missed out on signing Kasper Dolberg.
Discussions for Ajax to acquire the striker on loan with a mandatory buy option of €10million are reportedly advanced.
Celtic have until 11pm tonight to make any new signings.
Addressing incomings after his side's goalless draw with Rangers at Ibrox yesterday, manager Brendan Rodgers said: "We've had a period of time, so we've had a long time to reinforce the squad and listen, I'm hopeful that we can do that, and get it over the line.
"The game is about the quality of your players. You can take the game to different levels based on your players. But it's my responsibility to try and maximise what I can get out of the players that will be here.
"Hopefully, we can get that competition in the team and reinvigorate some of the players that have been here for a long time. Because, as you say, they've been here for four years, guys like Daizen (Maeda), they need competition."
