Antwerp boss' vow over Celtic target Michel-Ange Balikwisha
But new manager Wils has appeared to suggest he is keen to keep the player as part of his squad.
He told Belgian media: 'Of course I want to keep him. I also think that it can work.'
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John Kennedy reflects on Celtic's 2024/25 season in rare interview appearance
CEO Sven Jaecques previously admitted they did need funds but would not be sanctioning an exodus.
He told HLN: "Marc (Overmars, director of football) and the scouting are working very hard to put together a competitive core.
"It is a fact that the departures are needed and has an impact on the group. We have to deal with that. This is an opportunity for other guys to stand up.
'But we are not going to allow an exodus."
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