As the January transfer window draws to a close, Celtic is getting closer to signing Crystal Palace defender Jeffrey Schlupp
Fabrizio Romano claims that Celtic and Palace have verbally agreed to sign Schlupp, which will allow Brendan Rodgers to add players to his team in the final hours of the transfer window.
According to Romano, Celtic has an agreement to recruit the 32-year-old on loan for the remainder of the current campaign. The Bhoys won’t be able to purchase anything.
Schlupp is a very skilled athlete who has participated in numerous games for both Crystal Palace and Leicester City. He has made more than 245 appearances for Palace since joining in the January 2017 transfer window.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Schlupp has been verbally agreed to both Celtic and Palace, allowing Brendan Rodgers to bolster his squad in the closing hours of the transfer window.
Romano claims that Celtic has a deal in place to sign the 32-year-old on loan for the balance of the current season. Nothing will be available for the Bhoys to buy.
Schlupp is an extremely talented athlete who has played for both Leicester City and Crystal Palace on multiple occasions. Since joining Palace in the January 2017 transfer window, he has made over 245 appearances.
“Jeff Schlupp from Palace to Celtic, here we go!” Romano posted on X. verbal agreement with no buyout option for a straight loan. A deal has been made.
Schlupp has only played 173 minutes this season in all competitions. Despite the fact that injuries prevented him from playing often in the first team this season, he has obviously fallen down the hierarchy.
With only Greg Taylor as a backup, Celtic desperately needed to add a left-back.
Kieran Tierney has a pre-contract agreement with the Bhoys, but he will start next summer. Since Barcelona ended Alex Valle’s loan agreement, they urgently need a replacement.
Celtic must act quickly because the deadline is just a few hours away.
