Timothy Weah is set to join Celtic on loan from PSG (Picture: Getty)

Celtic are set to win the race to sign PSG forward Timothy Weah on loan for the rest of the season.

The 18-year-old, son of 1995 Ballon d’Or winner George, has struggled for game time under Thomas Tuchel this season, making just two Ligue 1 appearances and none since mid-August.

SPL champions Celtic currently lead the SPL by a single point from arch rival Rangers having played a game less, but are still seeking a replacement for Moussa Dembele who joined Lyon in controversial circumstances in the closing hours of the summer window.

Celtic sold Moussa Dembele to Lyon in August (Picture: Getty)

Weah has been inundated with with offers, including several Premier League clubs, but RMC reports that Celtic have won the race to sign the highly-rated striker with former Arsenal and Celtic defender Kolo Toure playing a prominent role in convincing the USA international to join the Parkhead Club on loan.

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Celtic face Valencia in the next round of the Europa League after they scraped through the group stages, despite losing their final match against RB Salzburg.

Weah, who has scored one goal in eight senior international appearances, will be available to play in European competition and could make his debut against Airdrieonians in the Scottish FA Cup on January 19, after the winter break.