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Esperance line up move for Vakoun Bayo


Vakoun Issouf Bayo. Photo | Alexandre Dimou / Icon Sport
Vakoun Issouf Bayo. Photo | Alexandre Dimou / Icon Sport

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Daily Record reports that Ivorian striker Vakoun Issouf Bayo (aged 24, 1m84) is a target for Esperance of Tunisia who have enquired about his availability.

Vakoun Bayo who joined Celtic FC from Dunajská Streda (14 goals in 25 appearances) in January 2019 and scored only twice in 17 games has been loaned with an option to buy to French Ligue 2 side Toulouse FC. 

Toulouse are not likely to permanently sign Bayo as he scored no more than six goals in 26 appearances, adds Daily Record - now 8 goals and three assists in 29 games, according to Transfermarkt.

As a youngster, Vakoun Bayo played in Tunisia for Etoile du Sahel.

Bayo played for Ivory Coast U23 scoring one goal in four matches and counts two senior national team appearances.