Celtic boss Neil Lennon says he is close to completing the signing of former Town loanee Daryl Murphy from Sunderland. The Irish frontman had been mentioned in connection with a permanent move to Portman Road this summer.
Lennon says the £1.3 million move is near to being done: "We think we’re pretty close with Murphy from Sunderland.”
The ex-Northern Ireland international has been a fan of the Waterford-born frontman for some time: "He’s quick, he’s 6 foot 2 or 3 and I’ve watched him for a few years. I think he could take the hits for us up here.”
Murphy, 27, scored six goals in 18 appearances while with the Blues between January and May.