CELTIC are close to completing the signing of Cluj forward Bilel Omrani for a fee of around £3 million, according to reports in Romania.

Romanian news website gsp.ro are reporting that Omrani - who scored a brace in Cluj's 4-3 win over Celtic at Parkhead - is "on the verge" of signing for Lennon's side.

According to GSP, negotiations are at an "extremely advanced" stage and a deal could be concluded within the next 48 hours.

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The 26-year-old has scored eight goals in 13 appearances for Cluj so far this season and came through the youth ranks at Marseille before sealing a move to the Romanian club.