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Celtic are edging closer to an 18-month loan deal for Chelsea star Charly Musonda.

Brendan Rodgers is an admirer of the Stamford Bridge playmaker and the Premiership champions are nearing an agreement, according to reports.

The attacking midfielder was a target for Celtic last summer, but a lack of game time under Antonio Conte means Musonda is likely to head out during the window.

The 21-year-old featured briefly in last weekend's 4-0 win against Brighton and the Daily Mail says a switch to Glasgow could happen by Monday.

(Image: SNS Group) (Image: Chelsea FC)

Rodgers has stressed the importance of bringing in quality rather than quantity and Musonda would certainly fit the bill.

Spanish side Leganes are also said to be keen and Musonda has experience in La Liga, having enjoyed a loan spell with Real Betis.

Celtic are also keen on Dundee defender Jack Hendry, but Neil McCann revealed the Hoops had only lodged a 'very low bid' for the former Wigan man.

The Parkhead side have added two new players during the window with German defender Marvin Compper arriving as well as St Mirren winger Lewis Morgan.

Celtic hit the jackpot with a previous 18-month loan for Patrick Roberts from Manchester City and will be a hoping for a similar impact from Musonda if they seal a deal.