Alistair Johnston may be heading to Celtic in January to rival Josip Juranovic for the right back slot but the Croatian has sent the Canadian packing from the World Cup.
It appears that a deal has been struck between Celtic and Montreal for 24-year-old Johnston, who also holds a UK passport through his Northern Irish mum meaning no work permit issues, and he will become Ange Postecoglou's second signing of the January window after the capture of Yuki Kobayashi from Vissel Kobe.
It's thought that Johnston is seen as the successor to Juranovic who has been linked with a move in January or the summer with a number of English Premier League clubs credited with an interest including Manchester United while La Liga side Atletico Madrid long-term admirers.
