Celtic linked with Lassana Diarra

Celtic are reported to be interested in free agent and former Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra.

By The Newsroom Thursday, 30th October 2014, 12:07 pm

Lassana Diarra, pictured in training with former team mate Robin Van Persie, is reportedly a target for Celtic. Picture: Getty

After a turbulent start to the season manager Ronny Deila is looking to bolster his squad. The midfield has provided a problematic area for the Norwegian, with a shifting rotation of players and the lack of an obvious partner for captain Scott Brown in the centre of the park. The experienced Frenchman could provide an obvious solution.

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Diarra has been without a club since leaving Lokomotiv Moscow earlier this year and had a possible move to Premier League outfit QPR collapse in the summer.

The former France international made 44 appearances in the English top flight for Chelsea, Arsenal and Portsmouth before making a move to Real Madrid, and then to Russia with Anzhi Makhachkala and Lokomotiv.