NICE are hot on the trail of Celtic attacker Ryan Christie.
The Hoops star, 25, has shot to the top of the French giants’ wanted list after they ran the rule over him on a recent trip to Britain.
Christie has also attracted interest from Newcastle and Burnley, who know his Hoops deal is running out.
Nice value the attacking midfielder at £10million but hope they can get him cheaper in the New Year.
But Celtic chiefs are keen to hang on to the Scotland star as they chase ten in a row and another treble.
It comes as Nir Bitton has tested positive for coronavirus while on international duty, ruling him OUT of the derby with Rangers next Saturday.
The Hoops have confirmed that the utility man has returned a positive test while playing for Israel – with the club now facing a Covid crisis.
The defender starred in his side’s play-off loss to Scotland on Thursday night.
He will now go into a period of self isolation meaning he will miss next week’s Old Firm derby.
The 28-year-old will now join fellow Hoops ace Ryan Christie in missing out on the crunch match with Rangers due to Covid-19 related incidents.
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Odsonne Edouard is also a huge doubt as he self-isolates in France after picking up the illness on Under-21 duty.
Meanwhile, Celtic have been dealt a blow in their hopes of keeping Mohamed Elyounoussi beyond this season.
The Hoops managed to prise the Norwegian star north of the border again during the summer form parent club Southampton.
The 26-year-old was bought by the EPL side for £16million in 2018.
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Celts gaffer Neil Lennon brought him to Parkhead last season, and after a slow start the pacey attacker impressed with a string of influential performances.
That was enough to convince Lenny to bring Moi back for the 20/21 campaign, as the Parkhead side strive for ten-in-a-row.
However, according to The Athletic, Southampton are prepared to give him another chance in England next year.
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