Scottish Premiership side Celtic are bringing in a Premier League defender this week.

The reigning champions are said to be closing in on a move for Liverpool defender Nat Phillips.

The Times state that manager Brendan Rodgers is an admirer of the player and wants to bring him to Celtic Park.

The ex-Liverpool and Leicester coach wants to strengthen his defensive options this summer.

Phillips would go straight into the team for their clash with Rangers.

He would be starting against the club's arch-rivals in a game at Ibrox in the coming days.