West Ham make approach for Celtic's Olivier Ntcham - reports

West Ham have approached Celtic with a view to signing Olivier Ntcham.

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According to reports in France by sports newspaper L’Equipe the Premier League side have asked Celtic how much the 22-year-old would cost.

The French midfield star, signed from Manchester City a year ago for £4.5 million, was instrumental in Celtic’s Champions League second round qualifier victory over Rosenborg on Wednesday, scoring a tremendous effort to put the team ahead in a 3-1 win.

Celtic's Olivier Ntcham is wanted by West Ham. Picture: SNS/Craig Williamson

Ntcham has impressed in the Celtic midfield alongside captain Scott Brown, helping the team win a domestic treble last season, making 48 appearances and scoring nine times.

He is contracted until 2021.

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