Celtic transfer target Sebastian Tounekti has broken his silence on their interest in him.
Hammarby have reportedly already turned down a £2.6 million Parkhead bid for the winger, hoping instead for £5m. Celtic are said to be ready to up their offer to £3.5m initially.
The Tunisia international has impressed in the Swedish top flight this season, creating five goals and adding one assist.
He most often plays on the left flank but can also operate on the right hand side, with Brendan Rodgers keen to add quality in the wide areas.
Tounetki has now had his say on Celtic's interest.
He told Fotbollskanalen: "You get to know some of what's going on and I've heard that there's interest.
"Of course, it's great that a big club that often plays in the Champions League wants me.
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"It's a top club in Europe. It's great that there's that kind of interest and it shows that you've done something good.
"Now I'm just focusing on training here and we have a very important match on Sunday."
Having only signed for Hammarby in a £1m deal from Norwegian outfit Haugesund in February, it would be a quick fire transfer for him.
He added: "I've only been here for a few months, so if you look at it that way, it's almost unrealistic that you would move abroad already now.
"But at the same time, that's how it is in football, things can happen quickly.
"I have had good development and contributed to a good season for the team and then it is natural that there will be interest."
Celtic are close to signing fellow winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha from Royal Antwerp and left-back Marcelo Sarrachi on loan from Boca Juniors
