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Celtic target Charly Musonda is the future of Belgian football, claims Parkhead defender Dedryck Boyata

Dedryck Boyata has dubbed Celtic target Charly Musonda the future of Belgian football.

Parkhead boss Brendan Rodgers has set his sights on securing a playmaker of 'substantial pedigree' before the end of the window.

A product of the Anderlecht academy, Musonda is under contract until 2019. Valued in excess of £5million, Celtic sources say talks are still at an early stage, with a loan deal under consideration.

Celtic are understood to be on the verge of a 'big-money' deal for Chelsea's Charly Musonda
Celtic are understood to be on the verge of a 'big-money' deal for Chelsea's Charly Musonda

The youngster has been tipped to emulate the likes of Eden Hazard, Kevin de Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, with countryman Boyata insisting Musonda is a potential star of the future, saying: 'If I had to bet, I would say yes.