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Celtic fans react on Twitter to reported Youssouf Mulumbu move

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Celtic are set to sign Youssouf Mulumbu.

3rd February 2018, Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, Scotland; Scottish Premiership football, Kilmarnock versus Celtic; Youssouf Mulumbu and Olivier N'Tcham battle for the ball

Celtic are on the verge of signing Youssouf Mulumbu as a free agent.

The Daily Record reported yesterday that Mulumbu was close to penning a two-year contract with the Glasgow giants.

Celtic fans have been split on the prospects of signing the midfielder, feeling they should be targeting more exciting players and splashing the cash.

At this very late stage of the transfer window, Mulumbu is as good as an addition they could realistically make.

Mulumbu spent last season at Kilmarnock and was one of their best players, starring against Celtic.

The former West Bromwich Albion midfielder has huge experience and in the short term will be a solid addition for the club.

Youssouf Mulumbu of Kilmarnock vies with Jason Cummings of Rangers during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Kilmarnock at Ibrox Stadium on March 17, 2018 in...

At this stage of the season it looks as though Rangers may mount more of a serious title challenge than in recent years, and Mulumbu strengthens their squad.

He provides competition and cover for club captain Scott Brown, who recently turned 33.

Here is a look at how Celtic fans reacted on Twitter to the reports…