Crosas agent confirms deal with Celtic close

Asked about the rumours about a 2,5 million euro° deal between Barcelona and Celtic Glasgow on the transfer of Barcelona midfielder Marc Crosas (20) (read more here), Crosas' agent Angel Castell has confirmed to British sports site BBC Sport that a deal is close although not finalized:

"As of close of business on Friday, a deal was not done and I have had no confirmation since from Barcelona. There are only a few small details still to be agreed between the clubs. Barcelona were thinking of a loan, but the player is keen on a transfer and is waiting to fly to Glasgow."

Crosas' agent nevertheless stressed that the player had yet to discuss personal terms with Celtic, from whom the player would be hoping for a deal lasting at least three years.

Angel Castell repeated to British sports site Sky Sports that a deal is near: "I know the two clubs are still in communication about a deal. We are waiting to conclude everything and we are waiting on Barcelona. Celtic are very keen on signing Crosas, but there is also interest from clubs in Spain and clubs in Italy.

I think it could be a permanent transfer as Marc does not want to go on loan again. Celtic are a very good possibility for him as they are always challenging for trophies and they also play in the Champions League. We hope to resolve his future soon."

British tabloid The Daily Mail claims that Crosas is expected to sign for Celtic early this week after an agreement on a permanent deal could be found soon and is now awaiting the green light to fly to Glasgow.

Barcelona sources meanwhile confirmed the Celtic interest for Crosas to Catalan sport paper El Mundo Deportivo although it wouldn't be very likely that a deal will be found soon. Scottish tabloid Daily Record claims that Barcelona is almost certain to insist on a buy-back clause in Crosas' contract, with a deal to be possibly sealed before the end of the week.

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