Celtic 'are looking' to loan out Osaze Urhoghide during the January transfer window, according to Joe Crann for The Scotsman. 

The lowdown: Urhoghide limited

Urhoghide was the first signing of the Ange Postecoglou era at Celtic, penning a four-year deal after his contract at Sheffield Wednesday expired (via Sky Sports).

However, he was limited to a solitary appearance prior to the winter break, and that came in a Europa League dead-rubber against Real Betis.

The right-back produced an all-action performance against the La Liga outfit, winning five tackles, prevailing in nine out of 15 duels, completing two dribbles and creating a chance (via SofaScore).

The latest: Celtic plan loan move

'(I) understand that the club have turned down approaches to sign Osaze Urhoghide on a permanent basis,' Crann said on Twitter.

However, the Hoops do intend to let him leave Parkhead on a temporary basis.

There's interest in the 21-year-old from 'clubs in the SPFL and English Championship'.

The verdict: Great decision

Opportunities have been hard to come by for Urhoghide, but he very much looks to remain part of Celtic's long-term plans.

And no wonder, based on a 'fantastic debut' against Betis that Football Scotland's Euan Robertson rated eight out of 10.

If he can impress on loan further down the SPFL or in the English second tier, he'll return to Lennoxtown for pre-season with his prospects of a greater squad role significantly boosted.

Listing him for loan is a smart move from the Hoops, and a permanent deal should absolutely be out of the question given how little we've seen of his abilities so far.

In other news, Gabby Agbonlahor is in awe of this transfer business.