Celtic are exploring a move for Argentinian Under-23 international Francisco Ortega as an option at left-back as the Scottish champions step up their efforts to keep Jota on a permanent £6.5million deal
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou wants competition for Greg Taylor at left back Velez Sarsfeld defender Francisco Ortega received positive scouting reports The Argentinian was called up for the U20 World Cup and U23 Olympic teamPostecoglou also received scouting reports on Iraqi left-back Mohanad Jeahze
Celtic are exploring a move for Argentinian Under-23 international left-back Francisco Ortega.
And the newly crowned Scottish champions are also keen to step up their efforts to sign Portuguese winger Jota in a permanent £6.5million deal.
In the market for another option at left-back, 23-year-old Velez Sarsfeld defender Ortega has been the subject of positive scouting reports.
Celtic are exploring a move for Argentinian Under-23 left-back Francisco Ortega (right)
Selected for the South American Under-20 Championships he also performed in the Under-20 World Cup, earning a call-up for the Under-23 Olympic team.
With Boli Bolingoli likely to leave the club this summer, Ange Postecoglou wants to provide competition for Scotland international Greg Taylor.
The Parkhead boss has also received scouting reports on Iraqi left-back Mohanad Jeahze with reports in Sweden claiming Hammarby are already scouring the market for a replacement.
Celtic also want to sign Portuguese wide man Jota on a permanent £6.5million deal
Celtic also want to sign Portuguese wide man Jota on a permanent deal.
Signed from Benfica on a season-long loan, the 23-year-old impressed with 13 goals in 40 appearances.
After a holiday in Ibiza last week the winger is willing to commit his future…