Celtic are set to announce the signing of Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy imminently, after he signed off on his loan move to Parkhead.
The defender will join up with the Scottish club when he returns from Ireland duty next week, having agreed his temporary switch from Brighton and Hove Albion, the Daily Record reports.
The 28-year-old was expected to seal the deal in Scotland but had to do the deal remotely because he would have broken Stephen Kenny's Ireland COVID-19 squad bubble had he travelled from Glasgow.
Duffy got the all-clear from his medical on Tuesday morning and completed the paperwork before flying out to Sofia with his Irish team-mates, as they prepare to take on Bulgaria in Thursday’s Nations League clash.
Duffy will then return to Ireland for Sunday’s home clash with Finland before he heads to Glasgow.
The experienced defender could make his Celtic debut away to Ross County after the international break.
Duffy was also wanted by West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion but had his heart set on a move to the team he grew up supporting.
Lennon was able to convince the defender to choose a move to the Nine In A Row champions ahead of staying in the Premier League.
Ahead of the move, Ireland boss Kenny said: “I think it’s important for Shane. He is desperate to play. He is at the peak of his career.
“He has been a very strong personality for Ireland and for Brighton over the last few years.
“I’m sure a lot of managers would like to have Shane and, the type of player that he is, he needs to be playing. He knows that
“Whoever gets him will get a really, really competitive centre half who is tremendous in both boxes.
“He would be a real addition to whoever signs him.”
