Celtic have returned with an improved bid for AEK Athens Vasilios Barkas - according to a report.
Sportime state the Premiership champions are nearing a fee for the 26-year-old after lodging a second bid of around £5million.
The shotstopper has emerged as Celtic's main target after a deal to bring Fraser Forster back to Parkhead faltered.
And the Greek outlet also claim personal terms have been agreed for a player who has been capped 10 times by his country.
Record Sport revealed AEK decision maker Dimitris Melissanidis and club director Ilia Ivic came together and agreed a departure for Barkas would help boost the club's coffers amid recent financial frustations.
Celtic boss Neil Lennon hinted after Tuesday's friendly against Paris Saint-Germain that his side were closing in on a new keeper, with their title defence set to begin at home to Hamilton on August 2.
The Hoops have been linked with the likes of David Marshall, Joe Hart and Václav Hladký but it appears Barkas is the man who will battle Scott Bain for the No.1 jersey.
Leeds and Montpellier have also been credited with an interest but Marcelo Bielsa's side appear out the running after securing Illan Meslier from Lorient in a £5m deal.
