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Mark Pirie

Celtic transfer state of play on Stephen Welsh, Christopher Jullien, Fausto Vera and Ryan Mmaee

Celtic have had a busy summer so far but the done deals aren't quite over with the potential for plenty of incoming and outgoing players. The start of the league season is just around the corner and the Parkhead power-brokers have plenty on their agenda.

Ange Postecgolou has predicted more "comings and goings" this summer and is showing no signs of slowing down the deals with seven new recruits so far. The Australian is looking to bolster his squad as they gear up for Champions League football this autumn, and the start of Celtic' s bid to defend their Scottish Premiership crown is just days away as they open the campaign against Aberdeen.

While fans are keen to see as many new arrivals as possible, there is also room for players to leave the club . The likes of Albian Ajeti, Liam Shaw and Osaze Urgohide are unlikely to receive regular game time next season

Celtic's Stephen Welsh (SNS Group)

Record Sport takes a look at the latest transfer dealings from the Scottish champions.

Stephen Welsh

Celtic have knocked back an approach from Toulouse to take Stephen Welsh on loan next season, according to reports. Sky Sports report that the Ligue 1 side are interested in signing the Scotland U21 international.

Ange Postecoglou appears keen to keep the 22-year-old at the club next term. He is currently viewed as a part of the first-team picture going into the Scottish Premiership campaign.

Welsh featured in the pre-season friendly win over Norwich City on Saturday. He appears to be ahead of Christopher Jullien in the pecking order, as back-up to Carl Starfelt and Cameron Carter-Vickers. Speaking of the Frenchman...

Christopher Jullien

Christopher Jullien 's long-term future at Celtic remains up in the air. The Frenchman wants to play and saw a move to German side Schalke collapse earlier this summer.

Chris Jullien celebrates (SNS Group)

Since then he has been given minutes by Ange Postecoglou in pre-season during the absence of injured Carl Starfelt. However, Moritz Jenz now looks to be ahead of the 29-year-old ahead of the big kick-off against Aberdeen.

A move away from Glasgow's east end could still be on the cards. Sky Sports report that clubs in both France and Germany remain open to a deal.

Fausto Vera

A midfield enforcer appears to still be on the Celtic wish list going into the new season. Fausto Vera would have fit the bill, but a move to Corinthians appears to be imminent.

The 22-year-old is in demand this summer with Brazilian giants and K.A.A Gent hoping to land the Argentinos Juniors' prospect. Reports in Argentina suggest Vera's future has now been decided after talks with the Brasileiro Série A title hopefuls.

A fee that could rise to $8million (£6.2million) fee has reportedly been signed off for 70 per cent of the economic rights for the midfielder. He will reportedly jet into Brazil to be officially unveiled on Tuesday, claim Gazeta Esportiva .

Ryan Mmaee

Ryan Mmaee is attracting a number of suitors this summer. Record Sport revealed earlier this summer that the 24-year-old has been scouted extensively by Celtic.

Ryan Mmaee of Ferencvaros is on the Celtic radar (Getty Images)

Ferencvaros have so far stood firm on their star man, insisting the Moroccan is not for sale as he prepares for the World Cup in Qatar and returns to full fitness. Reports in France had suggested that Toulouse had approached Ferencvaros over a potential deal, and Standard Liege are reportedly showing an interest.

Walfoot claim that the club are looking for a loan transfer. Mmaee's younger brother Camil is currently part of the Standard academy.

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