Celtic are hopeful of signing Everton right-back Jonjoe Kenny.

Neil Lennon wants to sign a replacement for Jeremie Frimpong, who joined Bayer Leverkusen last week.

Burnley has also been linked with Kenny.

The 23-year-old has featured sparingly fo Even since returning from a successful loan with Schalke.

The Bhoys are currently 23 points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers with two games in hand after Saturday's 2-1 shock home loss to St Mirren.