Report: Charly Musonda will join Celtic from Chelsea until 2019

The Chelsea winger is close to finalising a long-term loan move to the Scottish champions.

Charly Musonda Jr of Chelsea runs with the ball during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on October 25, 2017 in London, England.

Celtic are expected to secure the services of Chelsea winger Charly Musonda until 2019 when his loan move from the Blues is eventually finalised.

Sky Sports understands that the 21-year-old will join the Scottish champions on an 18-month deal before the January transfer window closes on Wednesday.

Musonda travelled from Stamford Bridge, where he was an unused substitute in Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Newcastle United in the FA Cup, to Celtic Park on Sunday to continue negotiations, according to Sky Sports.

Charly Musonda of Chelsea scores his sides third goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on September 19, 2017 in London,...

The Belgian Under-21 international has only made six appearances for Chelsea this season and has been frustrated not to be given more opportunities.

Sky Sports adds that Roma and Spanish side Leganes were keen to take him on loan but that a long spell at Celtic is the next step in Musonda’s development.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers arrives at the stadium prior to the Scottish Premier League match between Celtic and Ranger at Celtic Park on December 30, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

The Chelsea connections of Bhoys manager Brendan Rodgers, who spent four years as a youth coach at the Premier League giants, may have helped Celtic beat off other suitors.

Musonda will increase the stiff competition for wide places at Parkhead, with Scott Sinclair, Patrick Roberts and James Forrest already options for Rodgers.

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Report: Charly Musonda will join Celtic from Chelsea until 2019