Sources: Christie agrees Bournemouth personal terms as Celtic finalise fee

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31 Aug 2021, 1:15 am

Ryan Christie has agreed personal terms with Bournemouth despite a late-night bid from Burnley as they look to win the race for the Celtic star, Football Insider understands.

The English duo are battling it out for the attacking midfielder during what promises to be a frantic deadline day at Parkhead.

A Celtic source has told Football Insider that Christie has his heart set on a move to Bournemouth after being convinced by their manager Scott Parker.

He has been granted permission to head down south by the Hoops following talks between the clubs over a fee.

Burnley have also offered a seven-figure price for Christie but Bournemouth are confident of fending off their late interest.

Celtic accept they are going to lose Christie on the last day of the window as well as prize asset Odsonne Edouard.

They have lined up striker Georgios Giakoumakis to replace Edouard and wide man Jota is coming in from Benfica as Christie's successor.

Celtic have no choice but to cash in on Christie, whose contract is due to expire in January rather than the usual end-of-June cut-off.

He has been offered a new and improved deal by the Glasgow giants but wants to test himself south of the border.

The likely deadline-day transfer would bring to an end his six-year association with Celtic.

The Scotland international has made 151 appearances for the club, scoring 44 goals and providing 44 assists in total.

In other news, Celtic are closing in on three new signings after medical latest.

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