Zeki Celik
Arsenal to rival Tottenham Hotspur for in-demand Ligue 1 star valued at just £13m
Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have expressed interest in signing Lille defender Zeki Celik, Standard Sport claims. Celik had a superb 2020/21 season with Lille as they won the Ligue 1 title after a decade. He has two years left on his contract, but it is reported that he is open to transfer offers. Lille value the right-back at £13 million. Inter Milan have also been linked amid the uncertainty over Achraf Hakimi’s future. Sportslens view: Among the English trio, United appear the least likely destination for Celik, given Aaron Wan-Bissaka is an undisputed starter under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Both Gunners and Spurs need a regular right-back, and they could go head-to-head to land the Turkey international this summer. The Gunners look certain to part ways with Hector ...
Report: Tottenham Hotspur need to sell 27-year-old to sign 23-year-old
Report: Tottenham Hotspur need to sell 27-year-old to sign 23-year-old – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Bleacher Report, Tottenham Hotspur will have to sell Serge Aurier before they can sign Zeki Celik from Lille in the summer transfer window. Tottenham want to sign a right-back as a priority this summer and have identified Lille star Celik as a transfer target, according to the report. However, it has been claimed that for Spurs to secure the services of the 23-year-old right-back, they have to sell 27-year-old Ivory Coast international right-back Aurier first. AC Milan are interested in Aurier, but the Italian giants want to pay £13 million for the player valued at £20 million by Spurs, according to the report. Stats Aurier made 31 starts and two substitute appear...
Reported Tottenham Hotspur target responds to speculation
Reported Tottenham Hotspur and Lille defender Zeki Celik has told DHA that he is happy at the club. According to BuzzSport, Tottenham are interested in signing Celik from French club Lille in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Premier League club Spurs may have to spend as much as €30million (£26.18 million) as transfer fee to secure the services of the right-back. However, the Turkey international right-back has said that he is happy at his current club. Celik told DHA: “I have a four-year contract with my club. It is also said that there are suitors for the transfer, but I do not know. I am preparing for the new season and I am happy with my club.” Stats According to WhoScored, Celik made 23 appearances in Ligue 1 for Lille this season before the campaign was called of...
