Celtic look set to allow Stephen Welsh to depart the club on a loan deal until the end of the season…
The Scottish defender is subject of interest from KV Mechelen with the Belgian side having made a couple offers for the 25-year-old. As reported by Record Sport, Welsh will be allowed to complete a temporary switch in order to satisfy his desire to play first team football.
Welsh on the fringes of things at Celtic
Welsh started in the stalemate at Dundee United but finds himself fourth in the Celtic Park centre back rankings with Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty and Liam Scales ahead in the manager’s estimations. Brendan has previously spoken about wanting four central defenders and with Maik Nawrocki and Welsh now linked with an exit, the club will need to remedy this role.
Celtic will, however, bring Dane Murray back from his loan with Queen’s Park with the Scottish youth Internationalist having impressed in the Championship. Celtic have been keeping tabs on the player and will bring him back to assess him in January, while allowing him to satisfy the club’s European homegrown quotas.
Tierney rumours
Celtic will be keen to ensure that they conduct their business promptly in January both incomings and outgoings. Alexandro Bernabei is expected to depart with Celtic potentially receiving up to £8m for the left back. Brendan wants to strengthen in the wide areas and Kieran Tierney has been linked with a sensational return.
