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Celtic's Craig Gordon set to sign new deal after Chelsea speculation

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has said goalkeeper Craig Gordon, who was linked with Chelsea during the transfer window, is "very close" to signing a new deal.

Chelsea had two bids for Gordon rejected in the final days of January as they sought a replacement for backup goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, who was keen to complete a £12 million move to Bournemouth.

But Celtic refused to budge on their insistence that Gordon was not for sale, and Rodgers told a news conference: "I have spoken to the club and it is very close, just wrapping up one or two details I believe.