The hoops have been linked with more than a dozen goalkeepers since Joe Hart returned a month ago but a report from Turkey seems very definite with their facts.
There was heartbreak for Livakovic last night when a stoppage time goal for Italy left Croatia on two points and staring an early exit from the European Championships but it seems that his club situation could be about to change.
Turkish publisher Photomac reports:
There will be a change in Fenerbahçe ‘s goal this year as well, just like last year. The yellow-dark blue team, who sent Altay Bay?nd?r and added Dominik Livakovic to their squad at the beginning of last season , will now part ways with the Croatian goalkeeper. Livakovic, who wanted to leave the team after what happened after the Trabzonspor match, but was persuaded by force , says goodbye to the team after EURO 2024 .
Scottish team Celtic knocked on Fenerbahçe’s door for the experienced goalkeeper with a transfer fee of 9 million euros. After Liva also wanted to leave, this offer was accepted. An official announcement will be made shortly. Fenerbahçe will replace Liva with Perin from Juventus . Fenerbahçe offered the Italian glove a 3-year contract for 3 million euros. An agreement was reached in principle.
If the report is correct it would be a real statement of intent by Celtic to sign a known quantity goalkeeper with strong international experience.
At the World Cup Finals in Qatar Livakovic was a team-mate of Josip Juranovic, while the defender was preparing to leave Celtic it is likely that he would have been able to answer some questions about the club from his international team-mate.
Croatia’s Euros fate could be sealed by tonight, if they exit the competition Livakovic will enjoy a short holiday but should be in Scotland in time to get some training sessions in ahead of the pre-season trip to the USA where Celtic face DC United, Chelsea and Manchester City.
