Overview
- Reports on Tuesday say Mheuka underwent a medical in London as Chelsea and Celtic agreed a season-long loan that is subject to final paperwork.
- Chelsea signed Mheuka to a long-term deal running to 2033 last month, signalling they want to retain control of his future while he gains experience.
- The Evening Standard reports the move is a straight loan with no option to buy, which would mean Mheuka returns to Chelsea unless clubs later agree otherwise.
- Mheuka is an England youth international who won Premier League 2 Player of the Season after scoring 18 goals in 19 appearances and has made a small number of senior appearances for Chelsea.
- The transfer was accelerated by the differing window deadlines in England and Scotland and by Celtic’s need for forward cover following injuries to Kasper Høgh and Callum Osmand, a move that should boost Celtic’s short-term depth and give Mheuka first-team exposure.