Sampdoria are considering a move for Ryan Christie this summer, according to a report.
But they are also willing to wait until his deal runs out in January and get him on a free if they can't come to an agreement with Celtic in this window.
The Serie A outfit are hoping to get a deal done for the 26-year-old with new coach Roberto D’Aversa rebuilding the squad.
And the Daily Record report that Sampdoria are aware the Celtic star is out of contract in six months and will hope to get him on a pre-contract.
Christie is highly unlikely to sign a new deal at Celtic Park and there’s a lot of interest in the Scotland star.
English Premier League outfit Burnley and French duo Monaco and Nice are also interested in signing him.
And the 26-year-old is determined to sign for a club who suit his style.
Celtic hope to cash in on him this summer if he doesn’t sign a new deal and Ange Postecoglou has a number of players he needs to consider letting go.
Odsonne Edouard and Kris Ajer are also hoping to get a transfer from Celtic Park this summer.
