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Celtic learn Bazoumana Toure transfer fee as Hammarby warn circling suitors they'll have to break records

The Hoops have scouted the 18-year-old who has also been linked with a switch to the English Premier League

Bazoumana Toure of Hammarby
Bazoumana Toure of Hammarby

Hammarby have slapped a £10million price tag on top talent Bazoumana Toure as they look to warn off potential suitors, including Celtic.

Reports in Sweden claim the Premiership champions are preparing to make an offer for the 18-year-old after sending scout Jay Lefevre to watch the Ivory Coast Under 20s star and he was impressed with his performances. However, Hammarby's sports manager Mikael Hjelmberg expects Toure - who has also been linked with English Premier League outfit Brighton - to become his club and country's record transfer sale, IF he is sold during the January window.


He said: "Of course, that's definitely the ambition. There are many clubs who ask about him and there are many clubs who are curious about what it would cost to buy him. But we have been quite clear about what we think - and that may also be why nothing concrete has come yet. I’ve told Bazou and his representatives that if we’re going to sell this winter, it should be for a Swedish record.”


Toure - who is under a long-term contract for another three years - made 23 starts for Hammarby in the Swedish top flight and chipped in with eight goals. He joined the Stockholm club less than a year ago from homeland outfit ASEC Mimosas for £300,000.

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