According to reports from the Scotsman, Celtic are in ‘pole position’ to sign Jose Cifuentes in the summer transfer window.
The Ecuadorian youngster has been chased by both Celtic and Premier League champions Manchester City, but the report claims that the Bhoys have a better chance of signing him.
City would struggle to sign him as he is not yet a full-time international.
The 20-year-old would likely get more first-team football at Celtic while work permit in Scotland are more relaxed which makes the Bhoys favourite to sign him.
His performances for the Equador Under-20 World Cup have caught the eye of clubs in Germany and Italy, as well as Celtic and City.