Celtic look set to complete the double signing of Auston Trusty and Arne Engels.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has confirmed that the American centre-half will be joining the Scottish champions, while Jess Thorup of Augsburg has admitted that a deal for Engels to sign for the Bhoys is imminent.
The Belgian midfielder flew from Munich to London last night as he seals his record-breaking transfer to Parkhead.
At this point, we are just waiting on an official announcement from Celtic on the two deals.
Brendan Rodgers was coy in his press conference today when asked about the duo, but confirmed that the players Celtic are looking to sign before the deadline could play a part in this weekend’s Glasgow derby.
The boss was asked if any potential incomings would be available for the weekend.
“Yeah, (they) could be, aye”, he said (Celtic FC on YouTube).
“A number of the players we’ve been looking at have been playing, and are up to speed.
“We do an MOT on a player when they come in just to see where they’re at anyway, but most of the players we’re looking at will be in a good place.”
It could well be baptisms of fire for Engels and Trusty this weekend. The pair will jet in today and could make their Celtic bows in the biggest derby of them all.
