**Chelsea striker Shim Mheuka is closing in on a deadline-day loan move to Celtic as the Blues look to secure regular senior football for one of their brightest academy talents.**
[Sky Sports News reports](https://www.skysports.com/watch/sky-sports-news?utm_source=chatgpt.com) that the Scottish champions are now moving towards an agreement for the 18-year-old forward, with Chelsea prepared to sanction a temporary departure.
The proposed move comes during a busy final day at Stamford Bridge, with several players expected to leave before the Premier League window closes at 11pm.
A spell at Celtic would represent the next major step in Mheuka’s development after a standout campaign for Chelsea’s academy.
The striker was named **[Premier League 2 Player of the Season for 2025/26](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/shumaira-mheuka-named-premier-league-2-player-of-the-season?utm_source=chatgpt.com)** after scoring 18 goals in just 19 league appearances as Chelsea’s Under-21s won the title. Chelsea also confirmed that Mheuka captained the side during that successful campaign.
He has already tasted senior football for the Blues.
Mheuka made his first-team debut against Astana in the Conference League in December 2024 before making his Premier League debut against Southampton two months later.
Chelsea clearly retain significant belief in the forward, who progressed through the academy after arriving from Brighton at Under-14 level.
A Celtic loan would therefore be about development rather than moving Mheuka out permanently.
The Scottish champions can offer senior football, domestic title pressure and potentially European experience as Chelsea look for the right environment for the teenager.
Sky Sports News says the deal is **closing in**, but it has not yet been officially completed.