Exclusive story for Electrifying forward to Celtic have been confirmed — Player expecting to arrive in Glasgow this Thursday, he will sign a 4-years contract

Transfer activity is beginning to accelerate across Europe as clubs look to finalise key pieces of business before competitive fixtures gather momentum.

While many teams have already welcomed several new arrivals, others have preferred to be patient, waiting for the right opportunity rather than rushing into deals.

For Celtic, this summer has largely been about careful planning. Martin O’Neill has made no secret of his desire to strengthen his squad, particularly in attacking areas, with supporters eagerly awaiting the club’s first fresh face of the window after weeks of speculation.

The Scottish champions have been linked with a host of forwards in recent months, but negotiations have often proved complicated as clubs across Europe demanded significant transfer fees for their leading attackers. That patience, however, now appears to have paid off.

Celtic have now finalised an agreement with Qarabag to sign striker Camilo Duran in a package worth £5.5 million, with the Colombian poised to become the club’s first signing of the summer transfer window.

According to Stephen McGowan via TCW, the 22-year-old is now travelling to Glasgow to complete the remaining formalities after enjoying a breakthrough campaign in Azerbaijan.

Duran finished last season with 15 goals in all competitions, including impressive Champions League strikes against Newcastle United, Eintracht Frankfurt, Benfica and Ajax, performances that quickly elevated his profile across Europe.

Celtic have tracked the left-footed attacker closely over recent months and, following lengthy discussions, an agreement has finally been reached between the two clubs.

Qarabag are set to receive a substantial return on their investment after signing Duran from Portimonense for just £200,000 last summer.

Although the Azerbaijani champions are preparing to begin their Europa League qualifying campaign this week, they have agreed to complete the transfer in time for Duran to be available for Celtic’s upcoming Champions League play-off fixtures.

The move is viewed as an important step in Martin O’Neill’s summer rebuild, with Celtic expected to continue strengthening the squad before the transfer deadline.

However, securing a proven goalscorer with European experience represents a significant early statement of intent from the Scottish champions as they prepare for another demanding domestic and continental campaign.