CELTIC are weighing up a January move for Colombia international Guillermo Celis.

The 23-year-old joined Benfica in the summer from Club Deportivo Junior SA on a five-year deal.

1 Celtic are weighing up move for Benfica's Celis Credit: Getty Images

But the defensive midfielder has featured just twice for the Eagles in the Portuguese Liga and twice as a late sub in the Champions League.

His last appearance for Benfica came back in October and Celis, who was part of his country’s squad which finished third at the Copa America Centario in the US in June, will be allowed to

leave the Stadium of Light next month if a suitable bid comes in.

Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers is closely monitoring the situation along with Ukrainian side Dynamo Kiev and Club Brugge of Belgium.

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