Former Gretna defender linked with Hoops switch

There is a “strong possibility” of Celtic signing former Gretna defender Aurelien Collin, according to the Frenchman’s current club.

The president of Portuguese side Vitoria de Setubal claims to have received an approach for the 24-year-old from an English agent claiming to represent the Hoops.

Vitoria president Fernando Oliveira said in the Evening Times: “We already knew that there was interest in Collin, but now we have received a firmer approach for him.

“An English agent came to enquire about Collin’s situation with us and there is a strong possibility that he will leave to join Celtic.

“There has also been an approach for him from a Portuguese club. But if Collin is to leave, his likeliest destination is Scotland. ”It depends on various circumstances what price we will be likely to sell him for.“

Collin began his career in France with Sedan and played for Real Mallorca before joining Gretna for one season.

He also turned out for Greek outfit Panserraikos and Wrexham before moving to Portugal.