Brendan Rodgers: 'Kolo Toure close to joining Celtic'

Kolo Toure of Liverpool in action during the international friendly match between Thai Premier League All Stars and Liverpool FC at Rajamangala Stadium on July 14, 2015
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Experienced centre-back Kolo Toure should officially join Celtic on Sunday, confirms Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers.

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Kolo Toure should be confirmed as a Hoops player on Sunday.

It was claimed on Saturday that the centre-back, who played under Rodgers at Liverpool, was undergoing a medical with the Scottish giants ahead of signing a short-term deal.

Rodgers has confirmed that the 35-year-old is close to signing on the dotted line and could be involved in their pre-season friendly against Barcelona next weekend.

"Should be completed tomorrow. I brought him into Liverpool to add that bit of experience, and you saw from his impact there, he was a very important player," Rodgers told reporters.

"He played in the Europa League final, and he was outstanding in the big games when I was there. He looks after himself, a wonderful professional. He has big experience, and he can really help the young players in the squad. We will probably look towards the weekend and give him game-time against Barcelona and assess where he is at."

Celtic lost 6-5 to Premier League champions Leicester City on penalties in Saturday's clash in the International Champions Cup.

Kolo Toure of Liverpool in action during the international friendly match between Thai Premier League All Stars and Liverpool FC at Rajamangala Stadium on July 14, 2015
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