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Celtic remain interested in Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, but no formal talks have started between the two clubs yet. CeltsAreHere understands Celtic have been in contact with the player’s camp over a possible move, although no official bid has been made to Torino at this stage. That is an important point, especially after reports in Italy and on social media suggested Celtic had already submitted offers for the Lithuania international. As things stand, Celtic’s interest is real, but the process has not moved on to club-to-club negotiations. Gineitis is understood to appreciate the interest from Celtic and would be open to hearing what the club have to offer if they decide to take the next step. His camp are also continuing to work on other options, with interest from elsewhere, and cannot simply wait for Celtic to make a decision. There was also some speculation after Gineitis missed Torino’s recent friendly against Vado. CeltsAreHere can clarify that his absence was not linked to any transfer development. The midfielder missed the game because of overload and is fit, with Gineitis ready to be involved against Avellino this weekend. That should clear up any suggestion that he had been left out because a move was close. There has also been plenty of talk around the fee Torino could want for the midfielder. Figures of around €14-15 million have been reported, but CeltsAreHere understands those numbers are too high. A figure around £9 million is believed to be much closer to the level at which a deal could potentially be discussed. Torino are open to negotiating reasonable offers if a club decides to make a formal approach. For Celtic, that point has not been reached yet. There is genuine interest, contact has taken place and the player is open to the possibility of a move to Glasgow. The next real step would be Celtic deciding to turn that interest into a formal approach to Torino. Until then, Gineitis remains fully involved with the Italian side, while his camp continue to look at the other options available to him.