Sources: Celtic turn attention to completing Abdoulaye Doumbia deal ahead of January

Celtic are targeting BK Hacken midfielder Abdoulaye Doumbia, 19, as part of their January recruitment drive, though European competition for the Ivory Coast-born player may complicate a deal.

Celtic have identified BK Hacken midfielder Abdoulaye Doumbia as a priority target ahead of January, sources have told Football Insider. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast-born midfielder has impressed in the Swedish Allsvenskan this season with 25 league appearances, two goals and three assists, primarily operating in a deeper midfield role.

Manager Martin O'Neill is keen to strengthen Celtic's midfield options, particularly in the defensive midfield position where the club feels it lacks quality depth. Doumbia has caught the attention of Parkhead scouts and emerged as a leading candidate, but Celtic face significant competition from other European clubs monitoring his progress.

The Hoops are also considering other targets to bolster the position in January, including Torino's Gvidas Gineitis, whom they pursued in the summer. Gineitis' agent has confirmed Celtic's coaching staff were keen on the move, though disagreements at board level prevented a deal when Torino valued him at £13 million.