Brighton's Shane Duffy takes flight but Celtic move divides opinion with fans

Duffy, 28, has been heavily linked with a move to Celtic this summer having slipped down the pecking order at Brighton.

Duffy is a boyhood Celtic fan and the Scottish champions are in pole position to sign the defender who has three years remaining on his current contract.

Hoops boss Neil Lennon admitted last week that he is keen on the no nonsense Brighton defender.

This morning Duffy posted an image looking out of an aeroplane window with the caption "let's go". It is believed his brother then added a Celtic crest to the picture.

Brighton travelled to Scotland this morning for a pre-season training camp in Dundee

Duffy is a popular figure on the south coast and has been a huge part of Albion's recent success. Here's how social media reacted to his potential departure.

@colincurryer: If we do in fact see @shaneduffy leave #bhafc this week, I sincerely hope he goes somewhere where he will be appreciated and loved as much as he is by all Albion fans. His place in the annals of our history well and truly secured. #onceaseagull

@DjokJaden: I think if they keep Ben White and Lewis Dunk they have a great defensive foundation especially with Lampety doing well as well Maupay and Trossard will also score more goals next year imo

@marcmcardle1: Looks as if Shane Duffy's imminently Celtic-bound. Posts a photo on his Insta of him waiting to take off from an airport shortly after 10 o'clock this morning, and now his brother's just posted a photo of the Celtic crest on his story about 20 minutes ago.

@aboutceltic: Flag of Ireland | Shane Duffy. It looks like it's finally happening Shane Duffy boards flight as his brother posts the Celtic crest EyesFour leaf clover

@Kloppfollower72: Probably a good move for him as I don't really see Brighton staying up in the Premier League much longer.

@Col_Wal: As a Brighton fan, I hope the big man goes to Celtic as he deserves the fans there

@WHUDaniel: Finishing 16th in the prem is more of an achievement than winning the SPL

@FootyStats_org: Flag of Ireland Shane Duffy to Celtic. That's a very good signing for them. 28 years old, a solid defender with plenty of experience. What does this mean for Ben White and Leeds United?

@JJTominey: Brighton want £5m for Shane Duffy? I say get the Chequebook out Peter! Good defender and a brute of a man... just what we need

@joem1967_: Rumours have it that the big guy is on his way to Glasgow. Time to bring it home @shaneduffy

@marcmcardle1: For now, looks as if he's travelling to a pre-season training camp with Brighton, but I wonder if Celtic are planning to hold talks over the next day or two while he's up this way. The Celtic crest being posted by his brother would suggest something's happening.