Celtic pull off transfer coup by beating Chelsea, Norwich, Fulham to sign Lawal

Published: July 15, 2021

Glasgow Celtic are on the verge of announcing the signing of Irish-Nigerian midfielder Bosun Lawal.

The Scottish Premiership giants have reportedly pulled off a transfer coup by luring the former Watford wonderkid to the club.

According to The Herald, Celtic sealed the signing of Lawal ahead of Norwich City, Fulham and Chelsea who were all interested in his signature.

The European champions made an attempt to snatch the 18-year-old from under Celtic's noses but the player did not want to go back on his word to the Scottish club.

Lawal has put pen to paper on a three-year contract at The Bhoys and only an official announcement confirming the deal is left.

He arrives at Celtic with a reputation as one of the brightest young prospects in England, winning Watford's Academy Player of the Season award for 2020-2021.

Lawal will become the second player of Nigerian descent to join Celtic as a free agent this summer, following in the footsteps of ex-Nigeria U23 invitee Osaze Urhoghide.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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