Southampton, Scottish giants Celtic and Thomas Frank’s Brentford are all thought to have shown an interest in Austrian winger Husein Balic recently, and the 24-year-old has now addressed those rumours ahead of a potential January switch.
Balic, who is known for his electric pace, was asked about the recent transfer reports to the three British sides by Reprezentacija.
The wide man replied to the rumours, admitting he has also read stories regarding his future in the media.
I also read it in the media.
We need to wait and see how much truth there is in all this, that is, how concrete it is.
But I don’t care much for that. I focus now only on the national team and my club. The work needs to be done in the field in the right way, and the offer will be.
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Balic currently plies his trade for LASK Linz and is under contract until 2024.
Recent reports have claimed that he could be available for as little as £2.8m in the January window. If that is the case, it wouldn’t surprise us if all three interested parties firm up their interest in the New Year.
Balic has Europa League experience and has stared the current campaign in fine form. He has been involved in seven goals in his 14 appearances this season (Transfermarkt) and has clocked up speeds quicker than Wolves’ Adama Traore over the last 12 months.
The player’s latest comments haven’t ruled out a move in the coming months, but as Balic says, we will have to wait and see.
