Celtic Agree Jordan Lotomba Deal as Swiss International Heads for Glasgow Medical

Celtic have taken another major step in their transfer business after reportedly agreeing a permanent deal with Feyenoord for Switzerland international Jordan Lotomba.

Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph says Celtic and Feyenoord have now reached an agreement for the 27-year-old right-back, with Lotomba given permission to travel to Glasgow for a medical and complete the move.

That represents a significant breakthrough.

Celtic had already opened negotiations with the Dutch giants, but the latest update suggests the hard work has now been done at club level.

Celtic Jordan Lotomba Deal Moves to Final Stage

Lotomba would arrive with considerable experience.

The defender has played in the Eredivisie with Feyenoord, previously represented Nice in Ligue 1 and has also featured for Switzerland at international level.

His versatility is another attraction.

Lotomba is primarily a right-back but is comfortable operating further forward when required, giving Martin O’Neill another option on the flank.

For Celtic, that depth could prove extremely important.

The club are preparing for a demanding schedule involving the Premiership, Europa League, Scottish Cup and League Cup.

A squad capable of handling that workload needs more than one reliable option in every position.

Lotomba would provide proven senior competition rather than another development project.

Celtic Add Another Experienced Option

This is also the type of signing that should excite supporters.

Lotomba is still only 27, has played at a high level across Europe and would arrive at Celtic with plenty of football ahead of him.

He has experienced French and Dutch football and knows what it means to play under pressure at a major club.

The remaining hurdle is his medical.

If that is completed successfully, Celtic should be in a position to finalise the transfer and officially unveil another new arrival.

After weeks of uncertainty and frustration around recruitment, the business now appears to be moving considerably faster.

And with Lotomba heading towards Glasgow, Celtic could be about to add another international-level player to Martin O’Neill’s squad.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Celtic have reportedly agreed a permanent deal with Feyenoord for Jordan Lotomba.
• Anthony Joseph says Lotomba has permission to travel to Glasgow.
• The Switzerland international is expected to undergo a medical.
• Lotomba brings senior experience from Feyenoord, Nice and international football.
• He would add important right-back depth for Martin O’Neill.
• The move is now believed to be at the final medical and paperwork stage.