Maik Nawrocki to Celtic transfer is Legia Warsaw 'masterpiece' but both clubs are winners over rising star

He is set to bolster the Celtic backline - and Maik Nawrocki's Legia Warsaw exit is a deal that benefits all parties.

The 22-year-old centre-back is set to provide competition in Brendan Rodgers' rearguard in a deal worth around £4.2m with a sell-on clause for any future sale. Rumours exploded into life on July 20th and just a few days later, and it's believed Nawrocki has already had his medical and is now a case of when not if he gets announced.

Polish source Sport TVP have pondered whether it is a 'transfer masterpiece' for Legia Warsaw and the evidence would paint a clear picture. They assumed at the start of the window they would need to sell one player from the starting lineup, with Celtic and Galatasaray interest soon cropping up in their central defender. It is claimed the deal is worth 'solid money' in terms of the Polish top-flight.

In moving to Glasgow, Rodgers' latest recruit will become the second most expensive defender in the history of the league. Jan Bednarek's move from Lech Poznan to Southampton stands above it and Nawrocki's move nips into the top 10 of most expensive Ekstraklasa transfers. The sale 'means a lot of profit for Legia' who bought the Celtic import for just under £1m. While the Premiership champions are putting lots into the defender, they are also getting a good deal with high potential.

Celtic are going for glory once more as they embark on a new era.

Brendan Rodgers is back as manager as the Treble winners target another season of domination in Scotland and a shot at glory in the Champions League. Brendan’s Bhoys will be rubbing shoulders with the best in Europe and leading the way in Scotland as they try to win a third successive championship. And the Daily Record have produced a