Celtic are reportedly set to complete the loan signing of Julian Araujo.
The Bournemouth right-back is in Glasgow and could make his debut in Saturday’s derby clash against Rangers, claims The Scottish Sun.
Araujo, 24, has been capped 16 times by Mexico and is eyeing a place in their World Cup squad this summer.
In his sole appearance for Bournemouth this season, Araujo was sent off after a second bookable offence in a 2-0 EFL Cup defeat to Brentford.
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If signed in time for the weekend, Araujo would join a long list of Celtic players to have made their debuts against Rangers.
Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Marcelo Saracchi made their green and white bows at Ibrox earlier this season, with Alistair Johnston thrust into a Glasgow derby for his first appearance three years ago.
Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy knows Araujo from his time in charge of MLS sides Montreal and Columbus Crew.
Indeed, the defender made 109 appearances across four years at LA Galaxy before moving to Barcelona in 2023.
After a loan spell at Las Palmas, a transfer to Bournemouth - which so far hasn’t worked out - followed for Araujo, who appears set to sign for the William Hill Premiership champions.
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