Zenden lined up for short-term Parkhead deal

Celtic are considering a move for the veteran Dutch international Boudewijn Zenden. The Parkhead club are seeking an agreement with the left-sided player so he can train with them this week. If all goes well they will consider offering the 35-year-old a short-term deal.

Zenden is vastly experienced and boasts a cv which includes spells at PSV Eindhoven, Barcelona, Chelsea and Liverpool. He has been capped more than 50 times by Holland, helping them reach the semi-finals of the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000.

He is a free agent after leaving Sunderland at the end of last season and could offer a temporary solution to Celtic’s left-back problem. Although more accustomed to playing further forward, Zenden has experience of playing as a left wing back, notably during his time at Barcelona.

Celtic have struggled to fill the left-back slot since losing Emilio Izaguirre to a broken ankle in August.

Manger Neil Lennon is seeking experienced reinforcements to help his young side bridge the gap with Rangers which was extended to 15 points yesterday. Celtic play Motherwell at Fir Park today.