Celtic transfer target's manager admits he could move soon
Brendan Rodgers was already desperate to add quality in wide areas even before the £17million sale of Nicolas Kuhn to Como.
It has previously been reported Balikwisha is keen on making the move to Glasgow to play for the Scottish champions and talks are believed to have been ongoing.
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Antwerp are in need of funds and that, married with the fact the 24-year-old is out of contract next summer, means they are open to doing business.
Now, the Belgian side's boss has confirmed there is a strong possibility of him moving on soon.
Asked if that could be on the cards, Wils told Nieuwblad: "That's possible, yes.
'I'm just working with the guys who are here at the moment. They all have the qualities to play here, so it would be foolish not to use them."
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