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Report: Celtic closing in on Bournemouth winger Jordan Ibe

According to The Express, Celtic are closing in on a loan move for Bournemouth forward Jordon Ibe as manager Neil Lennon looks to bolster his attack ahead of the September 2 Scottish transfer deadline day.

The 23-year-old is down the pecking order at the Vitality Stadium and is yet to make an appearance this term.

Ibe only featured in Eddie Howe’s starting XI on nine occasions last season, and could be on his way out this summer, and while Celtic will love to have him, they face stiff competition from Napoli, Fiorentina and Galatasaray.

The Hoops can land the former Liverpool man for around £20 million, but aren’t prepared to meet Bournemouth’s asking price and are pushing for a loan deal instead.