Celtic coach Grant confirms Fortune interest

Celtic coach Peter Grant has confirmed that Nancy striker Marc-Antoine Fortune is one of Tony Mowbray’s main transfer targets.

The player who impressed during a loan spell with West Bromwich Albion, when Mowbray was incharge, has been on the list of players, whom Nancy are prepared to sell.

However, 27 year old has had a lot of interest from Premier League clubs especially Wolverhampton, Hull and Fulham.

Hull manager Phil Brown has already claimed that the Tigers were one of three serious contenders for £3million-rated front man’s signature earlier this week.

But having worked with the player at The Hawthorns may influence his decision on a move.

“Marc says he would love to come here and he is a player we’d be very interested in if he was available and affordable,” Grant said.

“Marco is a quality player and we were very impressed by just how well he did for us last season.

“People say he didn’t have a fantastic scoring record. But look at the goals from midfield after he came in.

“The goals the other boys scored because of the way he played was phenomenal.

“Marco had a great ethic about him in his training as well as his playing. He was a privilege to work with.”

The 27-year-old scored five times for West Brom after joining the club’s unsuccessful fight against relegation in January.