Bayern confirm interest in Balde

BAYERN MUNICH are still tracking Celtic defender Bobo Balde after running the rule over him at the recent Old Firm clash.

The 29-year-old has been targeted as a replacement for Robert Kovac.

Uli Hoeness, Bayern’s general manager, and coach Felix Magath were impressed with the powerful defender at Ibrox. Even though Balde recently signed a contract extension until 2008, the German’s could make Celtic an offer they cannot refuse.