Celtic are set to announce the signing of Shane Duffy, after the centre-back signed off on his loan move to Parkhead.
The defender will join up with Neil Lennon ’s side when he returns from Republic of Ireland duty next week, having agreed his temporary switch from Brighton.
The 28-year-old was expected to seal the deal in Scotland but had to do the deal remotely because he would have broken Ireland ’s 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.
