CELTIC today announced the loan signing of Oliver Burke – subject to medical as Celtic ramp up efforts to improve the side for the second half of the season.

Burke will come in and give Brendan Rodgers a new option in midfield when things aren’ working.

The player has been used sparingly at West Brom this season and the hope Brendan Rodgers can get the best out of a young Scottish international is huge.

The potential is there for Burke to come in and make a real difference.

The Kirkcaldy born star has already got previous for scoring against Celtic’s Glasgow rivals – Burke scoring a neat finish in the Friendly tie against The Rangers back in his Leipzig days.

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Celtic are now looking to kick on and bring in more fresh faces as they prepare for the second half of the season in Dubai.

The Bhoys don’t kick-off the second half of their campaign until January 19th, giving them some breathing space to get players in.