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The defender has made it clear to the Scottish champions that he is eager to join the club
By Sky Sports News
Last Updated: 08/31/20 10:41 pm
Shane Duffy has made more than 100 appearances for Brighton
Celtic are closing in on a loan deal for Brighton defender Shane Duffy.
Sky Sports News reported on Monday that Celtic had made a loan offer for the Republic of Ireland defender.
Talks have progressed well between the two clubs and the player is eager to join the Scottish champion, whom he grew up supporting.
Duffy supported Celtic as a child and is interested in a loan switch to Scotland
Celtic is expected to pay a loan fee of just under £ 2 million and Brighton wants Neil Lennon’s side to contribute a large chunk of his salary, which is believed to be around £ 45,000 a week.
West Brom and West Ham were also interested in signing the 28-year-old this summer.
Duffy has been with Brighton since 2016 and has made more than 100 appearances for the Premier League club.
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He went through the academy at Everton and then went on to Blackburn Rovers.
He has been capped 33 times for the Republic of Ireland and was on the squad for their Euro 2016 campaign.
Celtic are seeking their 10th consecutive title in Scotland, and they bounced back from last week’s Champions League loss with a 3-0 win over Motherwell on Sunday.
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