Liel Abda seems to be very close to joining Celtic.
The story seems to be developing fast from Israel that the 19-year-old is close to becoming Ange Postecoglou’s first major signing. Critically in Celtic terms Dudu Dahan is the agent involved, someone that has been dealing with the hoops going back as far as Beram Kayal and Efe Ambrose.
Israeli website One reports:
Liel Abda, a star of Maccabi Petah Tikva, is on his way to becoming a player for Celtic, the Scottish runner-up. Already last night we announced that Celtic are willing to pay for Abda 4 million euros for about 80% of his ticket and this morning (Tuesday) ONE learned that his sale to the Scots is on the verge of closing and should close in the next 24 hours. The one who closed the whole deal is international agent Dudu Dahan.
After beating Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in his first match in charge Ange Postecoglou mentioned the need to sign a winger and a right-back.
James Forrest, Mikey Johnston and Karamoko Dembele all missed chunks of last season through a variety of reasons with Neil Lennon and John Kennedy forced to improvise with their team selections.
Celtic face Bristol City tomorrow in the final friendly at their Welsh training camp with Postecoglou likely to be quizzed about signings when he faces the media. On Saturday Celtic complete their pre-season programme at home to Preston North End.
