Sources: Celtic star Bolingoli-Mbombo in talks to join Russian club FC Ufa
Celtic defender Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo is in talks over a loan move to Russian Premier League side FC Ufa, Football Insider understands.
The 26-year-old is well down the pecking order at Celtic and they are happy to let him move on as he does not figure in Ange Postecoglou’s plans going forward.
A Celtic source has told Football Insider the club have given the green light to Bolingoli-Mbombo securing an out-of-window move.
The Belgian left-back has made just two appearances this season for Celtic, with his last outing coming in the win at Motherwell in October.
He played at left-back in both of his outings this term and also completed the full game on both occasions.
Bolingoli-Mbombo joined the Hoops from Club Brugge in July 2019 but has never been a regular starter.
He has only made 31 appearances for the Glasgow giants but still has two Premiership titles to his name.
During his first season at the club, he only started 14 league games after falling out of favour during the second half of the season.
Last season he was loaned to İstanbul Başakşehir and made 18 appearances in all competitions.
His current Celtic deal is set to expire in the summer of 2023.
On 23 October, Celtic icon Frank McAvennie told Football Insider Bolingoli-Mbombo should start more games as he was the best option his former side had at the time.
FA Ufa currently occupy 15th place in the Russian Premier League which is second from bottom.
The division’s transfer window does not close until 22 February, allowing them to pursue a move for Bolingoli.
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