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Celtic are close to confirming the signing of Landon Emenalo from Chelsea, according to a report. The 18-year-old would become Celtic’s fifth arrival of the summer, following Camilo Duran, Kasper Hogh, Haissem Hassan and Mika Baur. Emenalo recently visited Lennoxtown and was given a tour of the facilities as a deal looked near to completion. CeltsAreHere understands that the youngster suffered a knock in Chelsea training and, once cleared, he will sign on loan with no option to buy. The injury is not considered serious, with a return expected soon. The England Under-18 international impressed former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino when he was just 15, and was admired by Enzo Maresca. New manager Xabi Alonso has a large squad at his disposal as he looks to give fringe players valuable minutes at other clubs. A new report has emerged that a season-long loan to Celtic is set to be announced shortly. It says (@journalism_rp on X): “Understand Landon Emenalo is set to shortly be confirmed at Celtic FC. The left-back who can also play in midfield is set to join the Scottish Champions on a season-long loan.” Understand Landon Emenalo is set to shortly be confirmed at Celtic FC. The left-back who can also play in midfield is set to join the Scottish Champions on a season-long loan. pic.twitter.com/9ueyhwVCtB — Rob (@journalism_rp) August 21, 2026 There is an expectation that the deal will be announced shortly after the Hoops’ Champions League tie against LASK. They travel to Austria for the second leg with a three-goal advantage. Emenalo will provide cover for Kieran Tierney and gain valuable exposure to the senior set-up as he continues his development. It is one area of the squad that has needed to be addressed over the summer, with a goalkeeper and midfielder still on Celtic’s radar.