According to the report, Celtic have made the £4.8m (€5.5m) offer ahead of rival parties.

But French newspaper L’Equipe claim Celtic have made the first bid to secure the 19-year-old.

The Lens defender has attracted interest from a number of clubs across Europe.

Celtic have been tracking youngster Duverne since the January transfer window, Express Sport understands.

Celtic have reportedly bid for Jean-Kevin Duverne (right)

Jean-Kevin Duverne (right) excelled at Lens last season

Celtic are seeking defensive recruits and centre-back Duverne is seen as one for the future.

He only made his Lens debut at the start of the season and played 37 times for the club during their Ligue 2 campaign.

L'Equipe claim his displays in the French second tier have impressed suitors.

Celtic’s initial interest in Duverne came in January after they signed Kouassi Eboue from Krasnodar.