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Mark Pirie

Kenneth Paal in Celtic transfer swoon as Zwolle defender opens up on next move

PEC Zwolle defender Kenneth Paal admits he is flattered by links in his homeland with a move to Celtic this summer.

The left-back has attracted interest from several clubs in England with Barnsley reportedly having a £650,000 bid knocked back.

With Ange Postecoglou limited on options at full-back, with Greg Taylor the only left-back on the first-team books, Dutch media have touted the 24-year-old with a move to Parkhead.

With AZ Alkmaar, Bordeaux and St Etienne among potential suitors, Paal singled out the Scottish Premiership side for special praise.

When asked about the talk of a move to Celtic, he told De Stentor : "It's such a big club, with such a history, that's always nice to hear.

PEC Zwolle player Kenneth Paal (Pro Shots/Sipa USA)

"That just shows that you're doing a good job."

He admitted that he is keen on a move to England next season if he is to leave the Eredivise but was keen to keep his options open.

He continued: "I've always said that (I would want to move to England). That's where I get the most out of my game.”

"The Championship, the second tier in England, is a great competition. I would like to experience that one day.

"I'm sure a lot of Premier League clubs would have a hard time there. That's a really nice competition. I would like to experience that.

"As it stands now, I will still be a PEC player next season. I'm just working on PEC and just trying to stay as focussed as possible"

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