Celtic transfer news: English club 'approach' for Stephen Welsh
Sky Sports claims Celtic are weighing up whether to send the 25-year-old out to England's third tier.
Welsh, who impressed during his loan spell at KV Mechelen last season, has also attracted interest from Belgium.
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However, Argyle, relegated from the English Championship last season, are looking to strengthen at centre-back after Nikola Katic's departure and Maksym Talovierov's move to Stoke City.
Welsh is under contract with [[Celtic]] until May 2027 but is reportedly considering a move for regular playing time, with Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales, and Auston Trusty currently preferred.
The club are also keen on Manchester City's Jahmai Simpson-Pusey.
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