Tottenham have opened the door for Celtic to take Victor Wanyama back to Parkhead.
The English giants will consider loan offers for their out-of-favour midfielder if they can’t seal a permanent move before the close of the European transfer deadline at midnight.
Club Brugge had agreed a £13 million deal for the Kenyan international but sources on both side of the channel have now said that deal now looks unlikely.
Celtic boss Neil Lennon previously worked with Wanyama and put him and Fraser Forster at the top of his wanted list in this window.
Celtic won’t spend the money to buy Wanyama on a permanent but are interested in a loan deal if they can agree wages.
The Scottish champions would struggle to cover half of his current Tottenham salary and would rely on the Premiership side taking a hit.
It’s still a long shot as Spurs would prefer a permanent transfer but the player has not ruled out a return to Parkhead.
