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Southampton and West Brom set for transfer battle over Celtic star Olivier Ntcham with French midfielder eyeing a return to the Premier League

Southampton and West Brom are lining up late swoops for Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham ahead of next week’s transfer deadline.

The Premier League duo want to improve their squads by October 5 and have identified the 24-year-old as a prospective signing.

The former Manchester City man is attracting firm interest from across Europe, with Ligue 1 club Lyon also monitoring his situation.

Southampton and West Brom are interested in signing Celticu00a0midfielder Olivier Ntcham

Southampton and West Brom are interested in signing Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham

But a return to England could suit Ntcham, who has represented France extensively at junior level including 20 caps for the Under-21s.