Celtic could have a second transfer of the January transfer window wrapped up as they close in on a deal for Jeffrey Schlupp.
Reports have revealed that Schlupp will join Celtic on loan to become the second signing of the month after the Bhoys brought Jota back to the club earlier in the window.
Brendan Rodgers has hinted that he wanted to make improvements to the Celtic first-team and the potential addition of the 32-year-old could prove to be a shrewd piece of business going forward.
But who is Jeffrey Schlupp and what can he bring to Celtic? Here is everything you need to know about the Premier League title winner.
Who is Jeffrey Schlupp?
Jeffrey Schlupp is a 31-year-old professional footballer currently playing for Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
He began his career at Leicester City and scored a hat trick on his competitive senior debut in a win against Rotherham United in August 2011.
His performances as a striker in his early days caught the eye of Manchester United and had a three-week trial with the Red Devils in February 2013.
Schlupp went on to win the Championship and Premier League during his time at Leicester, where he played alongside Kasper Schmeichel, before leaving to join Crystal Palace in January 2017, where he has been ever since.
Jeffrey Schlupp profile
Jeffrey Schlupp age/birthplace
Jeffrey Schlupp was born on 23 December 1992, which makes him 32-years-old at the time of writing.
Schlupp was born in Hamburg, Germany but spent most of his life growing up in England despite being born to Ghanian parents.
Jeffrey Schlupp height
Schlupp is approximately 1.78m tall or five feet and 10 inches, which is a relatively average height for a professional footballer.
Jeffrey Schlupp Instagram/X accounts
You can follow Jeffrey Schlupp on Instagram @J.Schlupp.
He can also be found on X @Jeffrey_Schlupp.
What position does Jeffrey Schlupp play?
Schlupp is an extremely versatile player who can operate in all areas of the pitch.
As well as being able to play as a striker if desperately needed, Schlupp is capable of playing at left-back and would be able to cover for Alex Valle, who had his loan terminated.
He is also comfortable playing on either one of left and right wings, as well as in the centre as a midfielder and will be a great squad asset for Rodgers ahead of a busy end to the season.
Jeffrey Schlupp transfer news and rumours
The Ghanian’s name is one that will be familiar to Celtic after Schlupp was linked with the Bhoys in August.
His contract at Palace expires in the summer and if he impresses during his time at Celtic Park, there’s every chance Celtic could look to extend his stay for free in the summer.
Jeffrey Schlupp stats
Schlupp has plenty of experience that Rodgers can call upon for the title run-in and the next phase of the Champions League.
Schlupp has also 44 career goals and created 26 assists from 415 games as well as representing Ghana on 20 occasions.
| Club | Apps | Goals | Assists |
| Leicester City | 150 | 15 | 9 |
| Brentford (loan) | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| Crystal Palace | 247 | 19 | 15 |
Jeffrey Schlupp salary
According to Capology, Schlupp is earning a wage of £60,000-a-week at Crystal Palace.
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