Celtic near signing of in-demand free agent defender
The 20-year-old is officially out of contract following the expiry of his Sheffield Wednesday deal at midnight.
Last season was a breakthrough one for the centre-back, making 17 appearances between January and the end of the season.
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Yet it is Celtic who are nearing a deal for the player, report The Scotsman sister paper the Sheffield Star.
The Parkhead club are yet to make a signing since the arrival of Ange Postecoglou.
The Australian spoke of the “urgency” for reinforcements in some positions ahead of the club's Champions League qualifier with FC Midtjylland.
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Hide AdUrhoghide can play centre-back or right-back, positions which require strengthening at Celtic.
Meanwhile, the club today confirmed a new contract for striker Leigh Griffiths.
The forward’s deal had expired but he has penned a one-year extension.
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