Canada World Cup star Alistair Johnston last night admitted he’s honoured at the prospect of joining Celtic.
The 24-year-old right back is closing in on a move to Parkhead as boss Ange Postecoglou continues work to bolster his squad in the January window. Having already secured a deal for Japanese defender Yuki Kobayashi, Johnston appears next in line. Talks are understood to have been ongoing and sources in Canada last night claimed verbal agreements have been reached between the Scottish champions and the player’s club Montreal FC leaving just personal terms to be concluded.
Johnston is set to win his 32nd cap for his country in tomorrow’s encounter against Croatia. But, although he insists focus remains on his Qatar job, the defender appeared thrilled when quizzed about the prospect of moving to Glasgow’s East End. Johnston said: “It’s an honour. Just being linked with them, my phone’s been blowing up
