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EXCLUSIVE: Celtic are pursuing Brazilian midfielder Vinicius Souza, who is 60 per cent owned by the City Football Group - but face competition from the likes of Fenerbache and Bologna

Celtic have joined the list of clubs pursuing Brazilian holding midfielder Vinicius Souza.

The 22-year-old is 60-per-cent owned by the City Football Group, the Manchester City parent company from which Celtic hired coach Ange Postecoglou and head of recruitment Mark Lawwell.

Placed with Lommel - the City Group's Belgian club - Souza impressed during a season-long loan at KV Mechelen.

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Celtic are among the clubs pursuing Brazilian holding midfielder Vinicius Souza

Expected to head back out on loan next season, Celtic have scheduled discussions with the Brazilian's representatives.