Report: Celtic battling Leeds for Brest left-back Romain Perraud

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Celtic have joined Leeds United in the race to sign Romain Perraud from Brest, according to the Daily Mirror.

Perraud is attracting attention after an impressive season in Ligue 1. The 23-year-old has scored three goals and contributed five assists in 26 league games.

The Daily Mirror reports that Leeds are tracking Perraud as Marcelo Bielsa looks to sign a more specialised left-back.

It comes after French outlet Le 10 Sport claimed at the end of January that the Whites had already made contact ahead of a potential summer bid for the youngster.

But the Daily Mirror adds that Celtic are also monitoring Perraud.

It is not the first time that the Hoops have been linked with the former Nice man. L’Equipe claimed in 2019 that the Bhoys wanted Perraud at Parkhead.

Of course, a move would not take place on that occasion. But they are seemingly hoping that they may have more luck this time around.

The Mirror adds that Leeds expect Gjanni Alioski to sign a new contract, and Perraud is not seen as a potential replacement for the North Macedonia international – who earns £15,000-a-week, according to Spotrac.

In fact, Bielsa reportedly sees Alioski’s best position as actually being further down the left flank.

TBR View: Coup for Celtic if they can beat Leeds to Perraud

It would be a big statement if Celtic can win the race for Perraud. The Hoops are approaching a hugely significant summer.

They will appoint a new manager, and there are set to be some big changes behind the scenes.

Convincing Perraud to snub a Premier League move to join them will not be easy. So it would be a huge coup to beat Leeds to his signature.