LOAN ACE AIMING TO STAY ON FOR SEASON

FILIP BENKOVIC has revealed that he expects to remain at Celtic in the second half of the 2018/19 campaign as he prepares for the final two Ladbrokes Premiership games before the winter shutdown.

Benkovic was loaned to the Scottish champions for the season shortly after completing a £12m move from Dinamo Zagreb to Leicester City back in August.

However, the King Power Stadium club, who defeated Chelsea 1-0 in a Premier League game at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, could recall him next month.

City manager Claude Puel said: “This player is doing well and it is beneficial for him and us for the future. I would like it if he continues his good work with Celtic, but we don’t

proud.” Asked to describe himself as a footballer, Dembele said: “I like to be creative, I like to excite everyone and, you know, l put on a show.

“On the pitch, I look up to Neymar. Maybe not some of the stuff he does [off the pitch].

“Right now, when I look at the first team, James Forrest is doing really well right now, so I look up to him.”

Two years ago, Dembele became something of a global sensation with even Ronaldinho commenting on the 13-year-old playing against lads three years older.

Dembele said: “It has been hard but my family have helped me.

“You have to be mentally strong, stay grounded and get on with the things I need to do on a daily basis.”