Celtic are poised to move for Israel striker Omer Damari after wrapping up a deal that should bring Kenya midfielder Victor Wanyama to Parkhead.
The Hoops announced on Thursday that they had reached agreement with Germinal Beerschot and Wanyama himself over a move. The 20-year-old defensive midfielder will sign subject to passing a medical and being granted a work permit.
Celtic will have to appeal to the Scottish Football Association for a permit as an initial application will be automatically rejected as Kenya are not placed among the top 75 in the FIFA rankings.
However, Wanyama has already won 11 caps for his country before turning 20 at the weekend, which could sufficiently impress the three-member panel that the SFA will form.
Celtic's interest in 22-year-old Damari also stepped up with the club holding talks over a move, although they stressed no bid had been made.
The striker's club are confident of securing a deal though, claiming Damari has his heart set on joining international team-mate Beram Kayal at Parkhead.
Maccabi Petah Tikvah president Amos Luzon told STV: "He is one of the best strikers in Europe and I promise Celtic will make a lot of money for him in two years.
"I think he will be worth £10million, minimum. Maccabi Haifa wanted him, Hapoel Tel Aviv wanted him, other clubs in Europe wanted him, but the player just wants to play for Celtic."
Celtic have also been linked with a move for Kaizer Chiefs forward Knowledge Musona, with reports in Africa claiming they had written to the South African club expressing an interest in the 21-year-old.
But the Zimbabwe international, who scored 20 goals last season, has been invited for a trial with German club Hoffenheim.
Source: PA
