Celtic youngster set for loan as part of triple swoop
The Daily Record has reported the youngster had lots of interest from both England and Scotland but Martindale managed to persuade him to head to West Lothian.
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So Montgomery will spend the season with the Premiership returnees and aid their bid to avoid the drop this time round.
Livingston are also set to sign Hearts midfielder Aidan Denholm on loan and former Willem II striker Jeremy Bokila.
Montgomery has been involved with Rodgers' first team in pre-season and started the friendly against Queen's Park before being named as a sub against Cork, Sporting Lisbon and Newcastle.
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