Vasilios Barkas transfer latest as Celtic step up their interest in AEK Athens keeper
Fraser Forster from Southampton having faltered.Sources in Greece claim the Parkhead outfit have had a first bid of £3.5 million rising by another £1 million in add-ons turned down as AEK attempt to start an auction for their outgoing 26-year-old.Barkas is set to leave Athens with French outfit Montpellier and newly-promoted English side Leeds United also understood to be monitoring the situation and it’s believed the personal terms which would be on offer at Celtic are acceptable to the Dutch-born No.1 and his advisors as he seeks his next challenge after four years at his current club.AEK want to get at least £6.5 million for the shotstopper, but it is believed an offer in the region of £5 million could be enough to tempt them into a sale