Brighton & Hove Albion have been successful in their application for a work permit for prospective new signing Beram Kayal - and now hope to have him available for the weekend trip to Blackpool.
Chief executive Paul Barber and manager Chris Hughton appeared before a Football Association panel on Wednesday to present the club's case - and a favourable response was forthcoming shortly after.
The club must now apply to the Home Office for a visa before registering the transfer with the Football League and receiving international clearance from the FA.
Kayal, who has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal, made 131 appearances for Celtic, scoring three goals - and has won 26 Israel caps.
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Chief executive Paul Barber and manager Chris Hughton appeared before a Football Association panel on Wednesday to present the club's case - and a favourable response was forthcoming shortly after.
The club must now apply to the Home Office for a visa before registering the transfer with the Football League and receiving international clearance from the FA.
Kayal, who has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal, made 131 appearances for Celtic, scoring three goals - and has won 26 Israel caps.
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