Luis Palma’s move from Celtic to Lech Poznań is edging closer to completion, with the winger due to land in Poland on Saturday to finalise a loan switch.

As reported by Central American Football, the Honduran international is expected to undergo the final stages of the transfer before being officially presented as a Lech Poznań player at the start of next week.

The Polish champions reportedly plan to unveil Palma on Monday, with the 25-year-old set to wear the number 77 shirt. He won’t be involved in their Champions League qualifier against Breiðablik on Tuesday, but could be in line for his debut in the return leg at the end of the month.

Celtic granted Palma an extended break this summer due to his international commitments with Honduras, who reached the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

He featured in every match of the tournament, including the dramatic win over Curacao where he scored in stoppage time to seal a spot in the last eight. Honduras later advanced to the semi-finals after beating Panama on penalties before losing narrowly to Mexico.

Palma was left out of Celtic’s recent training camp in Portugal, further signalling that a move away was imminent. His time in Glasgow has been stop-start, struggling to establish himself as a regular under Brendan Rodgers. A loan move provides a fresh platform for him to get back to form and regular minutes.

According to journalist Sebastian Staszewski, the loan deal includes an option to buy set at €4.5 million. Talks between the clubs have been concluded, with an agreement now in place. Should Palma make a strong impression, Lech Poznań would have the option to make the transfer permanent.

The Polish top flight and a potential European run present a real chance for the winger to kick-start his career after a frustrating spell in Scotland. All signs now point to the move being wrapped up shortly, giving Palma the reset he appears to need.