Celtic 'to open talks' over future transfer as Parkhead man could be used as part of deal

Celtic are ready to open talks with Milan over the permanent transfer of Diego Laxalt, according to reports in Italy.

Diego Laxalt netted a late equaliser for Celtic away to Hibs this past weekend. Picture: SNS

The Uruguayan left-back has impressed since signing on loan towards the end of the summer transfer window, including bagging a late equaliser in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Hibs at Easter Road.

Journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reveals that Parkhead chiefs see the 27-year-old as the long-term answer at left-back and are now seeking to keep him at Parkhead beyond the end of this season.

Signed in 2018 from Genoa for a fee in the region of £12.5million, it’s unlikely Celtic will be able to scoop up the 25-cap international on the cheap.

Milan do, however, retain an interest in Celtic centre-back Kristoffer Ajer and the two sides could figure out a deal that would see Laxalt remain in Glasgow on a permanent basis while his Norwegian team-mate swaps the Scottish Premiership for Serie A.

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