Celtic & Rangers transfer mystery shrouds imminent deal
Not a big deal, right?
Well, the world-renowned journalist has revealed that Forbs chose Belgium over offers he'd received from Scotland, as well as other European countries.
Given he's about to move for around £7.4m, this would only leave Celtic or Rangers as his potential destination.
While it's not clear which of the Old Firm might have been in the mix for his signature, both teams have been in the market for wingers this summer.
Russell Martin has signed Djedi Gassama today for £2.2m while more wide players are reportedly on his radar.
Across the city, Celtic have signed Swede Benjamin Nygren while another could be on the way should Brendan Rodgers sanction the sale of Korean attacker Yang Hyun-Jun.
Romano wrote on X: "Carlos Forbs is set to join Club Brugge from Ajax, here we go! Deal done for €8.5m fee.
"The player is traveling to Belgium tonight ahead of his medical tomorrow.
"Forbs opted for the Brugge project over offers from England, Italy and Scotland."
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