Celtic have already sold or released five players this summer.
Greg Taylor was the latest to leave Celtic as PAOK snapped him up on a free transfer following the expiration of his Parkhead contract.
There will be more to follow, with Sky Sports reporting in May that Celtic are looking to offload five outcasts across the window.
That includes Gustaf Lagerbielke, who is the subject of a £1.7m bid from SC Braga. Now, it seems the Swede is one step closer to exiting Celtic for good.
Celtic’s Lagerbielke set for Braga medical this week
Lagerbielke enjoyed a successful loan stint with FC Twente last season, playing the majority of their Eredivisie matches.
FC Twente confirmed they wouldn’t be able to sign Lagerbielke permanently, so it seems Braga is the defender’s destination.
Aftonbladet are reporting that Celtic and Braga are still negotiating over the final fee, but an agreement is said to be close.
In the meantime, the Swedish publication say Lagerbielke will travel to Portugal this week to undergo a medical before his transfer.
If everything goes to plan, Lagerbielke will become Celtic’s sixth transfer exit of the summer and become a Braga player.
Celtic’s summer transfer exits so far
We mentioned Taylor’s move to PAOK after spending six years with Celtic, while Lagerbielke will soon follow him out of the exit door.
The Hoops released Scott Bain from his contract at the start of June, and now the goalkeeper is playing for Scottish Premiership newbies Falkirk.
Joey Dawson was allowed to sign for Scunthorpe United permanently, having been signed during the Ange Postecoglou regime.
Matthew Anderson decided to sign for KV Kortrijk in search of more regular first-team football, while Daniel Cummings joined West Ham United.
Cummings’ move was known about for months, but the deal was only finalised on Tuesday. It was reported that he cost West Ham just £257k.
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