Celtic close to signing Real teenager

Real Madrid teenager Kevin Franck has revealed he is close to signing for Celtic.

Real Madrid teenager Kevin Franck has revealed he is close to signing for Celtic.

The 19-year-old Belgian midfielder has been on trial with the Parkhead club and told today's Daily Record: "I think something will be agreed with Celtic soon. I like the club a lot and I like Glasgow".

Franck joined Real from Belgian club Gent but has failed to make an impact at the Bernabeu.

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