Celtic are "interested" in Tunisian midfielder Aissa Laidouni, according to Italian media outlet Foot Mercato.

The Fercenvaros player featured for his country at the World Cup in Qatar.

The publication has linked him with Ange Postecoglou's men, as well as a host of other teams, such as Wolfsburg.

They describe him as being a "revelation" at the tournament in the middle east.

Laidouni played all three games for Tunisia at the World Cup, including their final group stage match against France, in which they pulled off a shock victory.

However, it was not enough to keep them in the competition.

The midfielder is said to be valued at £3.5 million.

In terms of other transfer speculation, the Hoops face stiff competition from another Turkish competitor in their fight to land Egyptian midfielder Mohamed 'Afsha' Magdy.

With Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Besiktas as well as Saudi side Al-Ittihad already reportedly in the hunt for Afsha, Sivasspor have now rejoined the list of potential suitors.

A source close to the player has revealed that, while Celtic's interest appears to be genuine, Turkish club Sivasspor are also now back in the contest for his signature having had a bid knocked back for him in the summer. 

Al Ahly boss Marcel Koller is so far publicly refusing to entertain the notion that the Egyptian club will sanction the sale of their star midfielder, who is reportedly rated in the £3-4million bracket.

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