Albian Ajeti’s proposed loan deal to Celtic appears to be back ON.
Last week it was reported that terms for the striker had been agreed between Celtic and West Ham for the Swiss internationalist.
Ajeti was expected to arrive at Celtic at the same time as Vasilas Barkas but opted to return to Switzerland after a long and largely unproductive first season in London.
West Ham striker Albian Ajeti is close to agreeing terms with Celtic for a loan deal, with an option to buy.
Neil Lennon held further talks with the player’s agent last night.
Lennon’s intervention has convinced Ajeti to choose Celtic.
Could be done early next week.
— Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) August 7, 2020
Ajeti joined West Ham from Basel last summer but was restricted to 10 substitute appearances under Manuel Pellegrini and Davie Moyes.
Rather than spend another season on the sidelines West Ham looked at alternatives to get him matchtime with Celtic clearly an attractive option.
Ajeti was a team-mate at Basel with Moi Elyounoussi with the Southampton winger enjoying a productive season last season at Celtic along with Fraser Forster.
If the Ajeti deal is completed it is unlikely that Celtic will continue their interest in Ivan Toney and Steven Fletcher.