Celtic are reportedly closing in on a deal for Chelsea’s Charly Musonda.
Celtic have already tied up two new signings in midfielder Kundai Benyu and winger Jonny Hayes, but another deal could be on the verge of completion.
The Daily Record report that Celtic are homing in on the £5million capture of Chelsea playmaker Charly Musonda, who would be a huge coup for the Bhoys.
Tottenham’s Charlie Owens and Chelsea’s Charly Musonda in action
Belgian youngster Musonda, 20, joined the Chelsea ranks from Anderlecht back in 2012, but much like many other young talents at Stamford Bridge, he has yet to make his debut for the Blues.
Musonda – who can play as a No. 10 or use his pace to cause mayhem out wide – had two loan spells with Real Betis, impressing in the first but struggling for playing time in the second.
Now back with Chelsea, Musonda’s path to the first team under Antonio Conte is blocked by the likes of Eden Hazard, Pedro and Willian, meaning he may decide to move on and play first-team football under Brendan Rodgers.
Tipped for a huge future, Musonda has failed to break through at Chelsea so far, but that doesn’t mean that Blues fans would be happy to see him move on – in fact, quite the opposite.
Manchester City’s Kean Bryan and Chelsea’s Charly Musonda in action
Chelsea fans have been taking to Twitter ever since rumours of Musonda’s exit emerged, with many begging the club not to sell him this summer, instead urging Conte to give him a chance during pre-season.
Others called for a buy-back clause to be inserted into any deal to sell Musonda, with angry fans noting just how much potential he has, even claiming he is the next best talent to Eden Hazard.
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