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Celtic have been trying to sign Torino player Gvidas Gineitis in over the past few weeks. They intensified attempts for the deal, which could yet go through. The midfielder has started both of the Granata’s Serie A games this season, doing well despite defeats. He came through the club’s youth academy and that is why Torino saw his exit as a way to earn a major capital gain this summer. Sport Witness have covered how Celtic made repeated offers to sign the Lithuanian. At one point, a deal looked likely. While no agreement was reached between the clubs, the Scottish transfer window is yet to close. Torino open to discount TuttoSport report that Gineitis can still leave Il Toro, even if he started their Coppa Italia tie against Monza on Tuesday. That can now prove to his last game for Torino, as Celtic remain keen. Talks between the two clubs rare ongoing. Torino have been asking for €10m to let the 22-year-old depart but they have now opened up to a possible discount too. This is mainly because Rolando Mandragora and Daniel Bragança have joined and their midfield is looking quite crowded. Torino believe Gineitis hasn’t fulfilled his potential in the past few years. That is why he isn’t considered unsellable. Besides, anything the Turin club earn from his sale goes down as a capital gain. The Italian side are hopeful of an agreement, relying on the fact that the transfer window in Scotland closes later on Thursday. Our take: Hoops should seal the deal Everything points at Celtic possibly getting a favourable deal for Gineitis. Torino seem desperate and there couldn’t be a better opportunity for Martin O’Neil’s side to sign the player. It is true he hasn’t fulfilled his potential but Torino’s instability hasn’t helped. That is why Celtic could be a natural next step, as he will also play in Europe. Playing in Scotland will aid his development and his technical ability on the ball will help Celtic.