Celtic ‘closing’ in on Bournemouth star Jordon Ibe in loan move
CELTIC are closing in on a move for Bournemouth star Jordon Ibe, according to reports.
The Hoops are looking to tie down the winger on a loan deal for the season.
According to The Express, Neil Lennon's side are close to bolstering their attack with the 23-year-old.
Ibe has yet to feature for the Cherries this season and last term only made nine starts for Eddie Howe's side.
The south-coast side paid a then-club record fee £14million for Ibe when he joined in the summer of 2016 from Liverpool.
It is said that the Scottish champions face competition from Fiorentina and Napoli, as well as Turkish giants Galatasaray.
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However, Cherries boss Howe has previously indicated that Ibe is in his future plans.
He said: "Jordon is an integral part of our squad."
Meanwhile, Celtic insist they would be astonished if the SFA probe in Tom Boyd's comments about referee John Beaton at the weekend were taken further.
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