Celtic will not be signing Croatian defender Filip Benkovic before the transfer window slams shut on deadline day. 

The 20-year-old Dinamo Zagreb star has been linked with making a move to the Scottish champions, who have been in the hunt for a new centre-back.




Benkovic is a highly rated Croatia Under-21 international and the speculation moved up a notch when he was not included in the matchday squad for an Under-21 clash against Moldova.

However, if the Croatian is moving on deadline day then it is not to Celtic.

 


According to STV, there is nothing to the talk of a Paradise switch for Benkovic.

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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has been looking to make additions right up to the deadline as he aims to strengthen his squad in anticipation of a Champions League group stage campaign.

It remains to be seen if Celtic have a late signing up their sleeve before the window closes.