CELTIC are set to confirm the signing of Southampton winger Jonathan Afolabi, Herald and Times Sport understands.
The 19-year-old forward left the English Premier League side after being told he was surplus to requirements, and Celtic have beat a host of English clubs, Russia's Lokomotiv Moscow and Spanish side Real Valladolid to his signature.
Afolabi represented Ireland at the under-19 European Championships this summer and is also eligible to play for Nigeria.
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Afolabi made 74 appearances for Southampton at youth level for the club, scoring 16 goals and providing eight assists.
He has been capped seven times for Ireland's under-19s, scoring twice.
The deal is expected to be announced before Celtic's fixture against Dunfermline this afternoon.
More to follow.
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