Now Balikwisha appears primed for France after previously earning admiring glances from the likes of Leeds and Southampton.
10:48, 01 Aug 2025Updated 13:12, 01 Aug 2025
In-demand Michel-Ange Balikwisha is locked in advanced talks with a mystery Ligue 1 side who have already qualified for Europe – according to a report in Belgium.
The 24-year-old has been on Celtic‘s wanted list during the past three windows with Parkhead chiefs holding discussions with Royal Antwerp surrounding the 24-year-old with one year remaining on his deal.
But now Balikwisha appears primed for France after previously earning admiring glances from the likes of Leeds and Southampton.
Celtic have been linked with a clutch of wide men and Record Sport understands the Premiership champions want to sign two wingers before the window closes with Brendan Rodgers constantly stressing the need for added quality.
Balikwisha – who operates on the left hand side – has been beset by injury woe over the past two seasons but is regarded as one of the finest players in the Belgian Pro League.
Lille, Lyon, Nice, Monaco and Marseille are all in Europe alongside PSG with Strasbourg one tie away from reaching the Conference League.
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