AEK ATHENS have named their asking worth for Celtic goal Levi Garcia, in line with a report.
SunSport revealed final month that Ange Postecoglou has been protecting tabs on the free-scoring Greece-based striker this season.
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The prolific ahead, who has 18 targets to his identify this marketing campaign, has been recurrently scouted by the Hoops this yr as the previous Socceroos boss prepares so as to add attacking reinforcements to his squad.
Standing at 6ft, the highly effective hitman appears set to go away AEK on the finish of the season with over FOURTEEN groups stated to have an interest within the wideman.
The Trinidad and Tobago worldwide joined the Greek facet for round £1.9million from Beitar Jerusalem in 2020 and nonetheless has two years remaining on his present deal.
And AEK are reportedly eager on off-loading the ahead within the summer season to make a wholesome revenue, however Celtic have been dealt a blow within the race to signal him.
It is being recommended by Sportime journalist Giannis Chorianopoulos that the Greek giants are holding out for round €15million for the participant, leaving a deal for Celtic unlikely.
He tweeted: “AEK Athens is not going to contemplate any supply for his or her striker Levi García, for lower than €15m.”
It is understood that Garcia, who has eight targets in 36 appearances for Trinidad and Tobago, has been eyed as a possible alternative for Liel Abada, whose future at Parkhead stays unsure.
The Israeli winger has been linked with a number of golf equipment this season together with Premier League and Portuguese groups.
The 21-year-old not too long ago insisted that he’s totally centered on Celtic although and is not fascinated by switch speak with the summer season window quick approaching.
Earlier this month, he stated: “I don’t care about what the newspapers or media says, I simply care about find out how to enhance every single day, find out how to get higher for the group, find out how to give 100 per cent.
“I’m centered on getting the three trophies and that is crucial factor now.
“I’m actually completely happy at Celtic. Everybody takes care of me and tries to assist me get higher. My relationships with the gamers and employees is excellent.
“So I’m actually completely happy right here. There isn’t a rush. I’ve time. Proper now we simply focus to complete the season robust and that is crucial factor.
“While you play at a membership like Celtic, there are numerous nice gamers, you’ve got numerous competitors. However I’m nonetheless younger and I wish to work laborious each coaching session, each sport, and assist the group get our targets.
“It’s the coach’s choice and, when the gaffer tells me I must play, I’ll do one of the best for the group and attempt to get our goal and that is crucial factor.”
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