Sources: Christie undergoing Bournemouth medical after Celtic accept £3m bid
Ryan Christie has agreed to join Bournemouth after Celtic accepted a bid worth up to £3million, Football Insider has learned.
The Glasgow giants have given the 26-year-old the green light to undergo a medical with the Championship club today.
A Celtic source has told Football Insider that the fee agreed with Bournemouth is up to £3million.
The Hoops have decided to cash in on Christie in this window rather than lose him on a free when his current contract expires in January.
Burnley have also been in the race to sign the Scotland international ahead of tonight’s transfer deadline.
However, the attacking midfielder has his heart set on a move to the Cherries after talks with their manager Scott Parker.
As revealed by Football Insider earlier today, Christie has already agreed personal terms with the Championship side.
He is set to become Scott Parker’s sixth signing of the window following deals for Gary Cahill, Emiliano Marcondes, Leif Davis, Orjan Nyland and Morgan Rogers.
Celtic offered Christie a new contract but the player has decided he wants a new challenge and to test himself south of the border.
Filipe Jota is the man Ange Postecoglou and his staff have identified to replace Christie at Parkhead.
The Hoops hope to seal the signing of the 22-year-old today after Benfica accepted their loan-to-buy bid.
Christie could be one of two big names leaving Celtic Park today with Odsonne Edouard being targeted by Crystal Palace.
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