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Josh McCafferty

Michel-Ange Balikwisha misses Antwerp training amid Celtic transfer links

Michel-Ange Balikwisha wasn't involved in Royal Antwerp training this morning amid transfer links to Celtic. 

The winger has long been mooted as a potential target for the Parkhead club. 

With Nicolas Kuhn set to join Como and Jota due to be out until at least the new year, Brendan Rodgers will undoubtedly be in the market for a wide man, or perhaps even two, this summer. 

Balikwisha is an option, and it was reported last month that the player wants the move, and talks are underway. 


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As Antwerp, his club, trained this morning, Balikwisha wasn't one of the 28 players involved, claims Belgian outlet GVA

Although the 24-year-old spent most of last season out with injury, he still managed four goals and three assists in 17 appearances. 

The campaign prior, he contributed to 17 goals in 44 games. 

Speaking on potential incomings after his side's 2-1 win over Cork City in pre-season on Tuesday evening, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers said: "There is a lot of work going on in the background and things that are what we're hoping to achieve over the coming weeks," he said [RecordSport].

"We definitely need that there, especially at the top end of the pitch. But no, a lot of work is going on, but I can't confirm that there's anything there at this moment."

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