Brendan Rodgers has revealed that 24 clubs expressed an interest in signing Charly Musonda.
The midfielder flew into Glasgow this morning and should complete the formalities of his move later today.
Musdonda is signing an 18 month loan deal and will go straight into the Celtic side to face Hearts on Tuesday night.
Rodgers has been tracking the midfielder for over a year but lost out to Real Betis last January.
Brendan Rodgers on Musonda loan: “He’s a really exciting prospect. 24 clubs were in for Charly, it’s a great coup for us.” #cfc https://t.co/wjCeg1S3rU
— Kristof Terreur ???? (@HLNinEngeland) January 29, 2018
Despite impressing in La Liga Musonda has failed to force his way into the Chelsea side with Ross Barkley the latest addition to Antonio Conte’s midfield options.
The young Belgian will be available for Celtic’s Europa League ties against Zenit St Petersburg.
With Musonda secured Celtic are looking to bring in a goalkeeper after Craig Gordon injured his knee in the 1-0 win over Hibs on Saturday.
The Scotland keeper will be out of action for 12 weeks with Dorus de Vries and Ross Doohan the keepers currently available to Rodgers.