BK Häcken officials have discussed reported Celtic transfer target Abdoulaye Doumbia ahead of the January transfer window. Celtic and a host of Premier League clubs have been linked with a move for the 19-year-old holding midfielder.
Doumbia’s season record
Doumbia has made 26 appearances, scored three goals and provided two assists.
BK Häcken boss Jans Gustaffson said of the midfielder: “Considering how professional he is, you can essentially put no limits on him.”
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Friberg assesses the midfielder
Speaking to Göteborgs-Posten, BK Häcken director Erik Friberg said: “It’s big if you look at which clubs have been watching him and which clubs are talking about him. Right now, there’s nothing really concrete, but I think it could happen eventually.”
Speaking to Göteborgs-Posten, Friberg said: “We are very, very happy with him. He has taken a starting place straight away and has been one of the best young players we have seen over a whole year. It is something special.”
On the youngster's development, he added: “Great. In many ways too. He loves to compete and is a character – that is important and will take him very far. He is constantly driving and will only get better and better.”
No meeting or €5m preparation
With a number of clubs being linked, Friberg confirmed: “No, no meeting has taken place. But that’s how it is all the time – there are rumours and prices for players. It said that they would be prepared to pay €5m, but there’s no truth to it whatsoever.”
Asked if a deal is likely in the January window, he said: “No, I don’t want to say that. Then if he’s here for another six months or a year, we’ll see. But we’re very, very happy with him.”
