Boss Brendan Rodgers is keen to land an attacking playmaker and the 20-year-old fits the bill.

Musonda has spent the last 18 months on loan to Real Betis and is contracted to Chelsea until 2019.

But Celtic are ready to make a £4.5million move ahead of their Champions League campaign.

Rodgers would not comment on the Musonda link after the Hoops’ 1-1 pre-season draw with Rapid Vienna, but the talented Blues star is the style of No.10 he wants.

Rodgers – speaking about the player he craves – said: “I’m talking about a player of pedigree. It’s about getting pace and power and also another one that can make the last pass.