Kasper Schmeichel closes in on stunning Celtic move as timeline for medical and deal completion revealed

KASPER SCHMEICHEL is set to undergo a medical with Celtic as a deal to join the Double winners moves a step closer.

SunSport told yesterday how the Hoops had opened talks with the veteran Danish goalie.

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Kasper Schmeichel performed well at this year’s Euros in Germany[/caption]

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He was Brendan Rodgers’ first choice keeper during their time together at Leicester[/caption]

Boss Brendan Rodgers worked with Schmeichel, 37, at Leicester and wants him as a replacement for the retired Joe Hart.

He played all of Denmark’s four games at the Euros but is a free agent after leaving Belgian side Anderlecht at the end of the season.

It’s thought an agreement to land him on a one-year contract with a further year’s option is almost finalised.

Premier League winner Schmeichel will now be put through tests at the start of the week.

Rodgers is keen to tie things up before the squad jet out to the States on Tuesday ahead of games with DC United, Manchester City and Chelsea.

Celtic also remain in talks with Benfica about converting midfielder Paulo Bernardo’s loan spell into a permanent switch.

Hoops striker Oh Hyeon-gyu, meanwhile, looks set to finally complete an exit.

The South Korea international has struggled to make an impact following his switch to Scottish football in January 2023.

Reports out of Belgium claim that Genk, who have been heavily linked with the 23-year old centre forward this summer, are close to sealing a deal to sign him.

Oh arrived around the same time Giorgos Giakoumakis left the club.

But he couldn’t unseat Kyogo as the Hoops’ main man up front.

The successful loan signing of Adam Idah in January pushed Oh further down the pecking order under Rodgers.

Celtic remain keen on bringing back Norwich frontman Idah on a permanent deal.

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