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Celtic 'in talks to sign out of favour Leicester star Filip Benkovic'... with the Croatia defender 'not featuring in the club's short-term plans' and yet to make his Premier League debut

Celtic are currently in talks to sign unwanted Leicester defender Filip Benkovic, according to reports.

The 23-year-old is believed to not feature in the Premier League club's plans for the season - and Leicester are now open to entertaining offers for him.

And now, as claimed by Sky Sports, Celtic are in the race to snap up the Croatia international and favour a potential loan deal with an option to buy.

Celtic are in talks to sign unwanted Leicester defender Filip Benkovic, according to reports

The long-term knee injury recently suffered by stalwart Christopher Jullien has forced Celtic into the market to source a replacement.