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Ismaila Soro: Celtic reach agreement in principle to sign 21-year-old midfieder

Celtic are close to landing their second signing of the January transfer window as Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv midfielder Ismaila Soro has confirmed that he is on his way to Glasgow.

According to reports from Sky Sports, Celtic have reached an agreement in principle to sign the 21-year-old midfielder. The Bhoys have agreed a deal for him in the region of £2m (€2.5m) has been agreed for Soro, who is expected to sign a four-and-a-half-year contract at Parkhead.

The Ivorian midfielder is expected to arrive in Scotland on Friday ahead of a medical, although he requires a work permit to join the Scottish Champions.