Celtic prepare double loan bid for Chelsea youngsters

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is preparing loan moves for Chelsea youngsters Charly Musonda and Lewis Baker, who will both be allowed to leave the Premier League champions until the end of the season, according to a report on Football London.

Rodgers has been keeping a close eye on the situation of Musonda and has been impressed with his performances so far this season, for the first team as well as the under-21s.

Musonda netted a sensational brace for the Chelsea under-21 side last week, including a sublime free-kick and that performance had many clubs inquiring about his availability.

Celtic are keen to get the business done quickly before any other side attempt to hijack the move, with Premier League clubs Bournemouth and Newcastle United said to be interested.

Rodgers is also targeting Baker, who has spent the first half of the season on loan at Championship side Middlesbrough but has failed to impress.

The midfielder could be sent back to the Blues this month, which would leave the door open for him to secure a loan move to the Scottish champions.

Rodgers is a fan of skillful and quick attacking players like Musonda and he can offer the young Belgian regular competitive football in the first team.