Lille striker Mohamed Bayo has held talks with the Ligue 1 side to push for an exit. Celtic were named as an interested party, but Bayo looks set to choose between Ipswich Town and Royal Antwerp.

Mohamed Bayo has been linked with a move to Celtic. He has held talks with Lille to push for an exit, but the club does not want to let him leave due to a lack of depth up front. Bayo has started a showdown with management to force his departure.

Celtic are reportedly showing an interest in Lille striker Mohamed Bayo this month. The Guinea international spent last season on loan at Le Harve, and his impressive form earned him a second chance at Lille. However, it has been reported that manager Bruno Genesio has hardly given the 26-year-old much playing time, with most of his 15 appearances this term being from the bench. The French report also mentions that Las Palmas and Como have inquired about the frontman. If Bayo joins Celtic, it might pave the way for Kyogo to leave Glasgow's east end, as Stade Rennes is interested. Celtic have not yet made their first move of the January transfer window, but they have a contingency plan ready in anticipation of potential changes in their striker lineup.