Report suggests Lille could reignite interest in Celtic midfielder

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Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham may come back onto the radar of Lille this summer, according to a report from French outlet Le Quotidien du Foot.

Ntcham seems to have been linked with the Parkhead exit in almost every window since he joined the Hoops. And this summer looks set to be no different.

According to Le Quotidien du Foot, Lille could consider making a move for the 24-year-old when the next window opens having been interested in the former Manchester City man back in January.

Ntcham is one of a number of inspired signings Celtic have made in recent years. BBC Sport reported that he cost the Bhoys around £4.5 million.

And the Scottish Premiership champions will be expecting to make a significant profit when they do come to sell him.

But it may not be a big surprise if Neil Lennon hopes his departure does not take place this summer.

Ntcham has made 38 appearances in all competitions. He has scored eight times, with his most important goal coming in Rome when he scored Celtic’s late winner against Lazio in November.

TBR View – Lille will have funds to tempt Celtic

The report notes that Lille are having to brace themselves for interest in a number of their players this summer.

So it may not be a big surprise if they end up with the funds that enable Les Dogues to make the kind of bid that leaves Celtic with a tough decision to make.

The Hoops have driven a hard bargain, but have been willing to let key men go on a number of occasions in recent years.

So perhaps the decision-makers at Celtic will soon hold some sort of discussion surrounding what sort of fee they would be looking for before they are ready to let Ntcham move on so they are ready in case a bid does come in.