Celtic and Norway midfielder Stefan Johansen set to join Fulham

Celtic midfielder Stefan Johansen is close to a move to Sky Bet Championship side Fulham after two years at Parkhead.

The Scottish champions' manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed the Norwegian is moving on after failing to agree a contract extension.

He was the PFA Scotland Player of the Year after his first campaign in Glasgow but faded last season and was booked 16 times.

Johansen has only played once for Celtic this season in a Champions League qualifier against FC Astana and will now continue his career at Craven Cottage.

"Stefan's going into the last year of his contract," Rodgers said. "I have found him a really good guy.

"He has worked over pre-season and it's been difficult because he's been unable to reach an agreement with the club.

"I think he has always wanted to play in England, so the opportunity has come for him. He wasn't going to sign a new deal, so it's one that probably works well for both really.

"I don't think it's complete yet but it's something that could happen, possibly in the next couple of days."