Celtic are in line to land a cash windfall with Chelsea set to swoop for Moussa Dembele.

The Lyon striker has been at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war between the Blues and Manchester United but, according to a report in France, the former are leading the chase.

L'Equipe are reporting that early discussions may even have already taken place between Chelsea and Lyon for the 23-year-old with a view to a summer move.

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Any big-money deal would see Neil Lennon's men bank a considerable fee thanks to a sell-on clause negotiated into the frontman's contract from when he left Parkhead.

Dembele has netted 15 goals in 37 games this season in all competitions for OL. He signed from Celts for around £20million in 2018.