Celtic close to signing Scepovic

Celtic are on the verge of signing Serbia international striker Stefan Scepovic from Sporting Gijon, according to his manager.

The 24-year-old played no part in Sporting’s 2-1 Segunda Division win at Numancia at the weekend as negotiations with Celtic gathered pace.

And Sporting’s manager, Abelardo Fernandez, admitted that he is planning for a future without the talented hitman.