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Transfer News: Bayer Leverkusen sign young Dutch right back from Celtic
Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen have completed the signing of Dutch right back Jeremie Frimpong from Celtic. The 20-year-old links up with Die Werkself on a four-year deal for a reported fee of £11.5 million, which represents a substantial profit on the initial £300,000 that Celtic paid for him two years ago. Frimpong arrived at Celtic Park from Manchester City in 2019 and has enjoyed a successful stint with the Scottish giants, making his first-team breakthrough under manager Neil Lennon and going on to amass over 50 appearances in all competitions for the Bhoys. The move to Leverkusen represents the next step in the youngster’s very exciting career with the opportunity of first-team football in the Bundesliga an opportunity too good to turn down. On Tuesday, Lennon comm...
Predicted Celtic XI v Hamilton: Lennon set to field an unchanged side tomorrow
Celtic host Hamilton in the Scottish Premiership tomorrow night and they will be hoping to extend their impressive run of form against their opponents with a win. The Champions have won their last 14 matches against Hamilton and they will be confident of a good result. Despite the dip in form this season they are still undefeated in 30 of their last 32 League games. Celtic must put together a winning run now if they want to stand any chance in the title race. Meanwhile, Hamilton are coming into this game on the back of five winless matches in their last six and they will be the underdogs here. Celtic haven’t been any better in their last few matches, failing to win their previous four games in the league. Neil Lennon is under pressure to turn his team’s form around and he will be desperate...
‘Would be a dream’ – Some Celtic fans react after hearing 60-yr-old could replace Lennon
Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has been linked with a move to Celtic. The Scottish champions are under immense pressure after a mediocre start to the season and manager Neil Lennon could be out of a job soon. The Hoops are currently 23 points behind bitter rivals Rangers in the League table and they were expected to perform a lot better this season. Celtic had the chance to win their 10th league title in a row this year but the chances are slim given their position in the table. According to Mirror, Benitez is set to take over at Parkhead after quitting quit Chinese Super League club Dalian Pro. SL View: Too expensive for Celtic? Benitez has proven himself across Europe in Spain, Italy and England. He would be a sensational addition for Celtic but the appointment seems hig...
Report: Newcastle and Celtic told to forget about appointing 60-year-old
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague says that Rafa Benitez will not be the next manager of Celtic or Newcastle United. Benitez left his role as boss of Chinese side Dalian Professional this week and was immediately linked with a return to British football. However, Balague has told the BBC that while there was interest from Celtic in securing Benitez’s services, he will not replace Neil Lennon. He also added that a return to St James’ Park is not on the cards while Mike Ashley retains ownership of the club. “Newcastle is not an option for Rafa Benitez under this owner,” said Balague. “Change the owner and then maybe. “Rafa has a huge respect for the fans, the club, the town. And I feel there is a bit of an unfinished business there.” SL View Given Benitez’s salary expectations, Ce...
Former Rangers star doesn’t trust current Celtic management to spend money
Kris Boyd says that he wouldn’t trust the current management at Celtic to successfully rebuild the club’s squad. The Hoops are currently 20 points behind Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership after struggling to produce their best form this season. Speaking on the Sky Sports Scottish Football Podcast, the former Rangers star cast doubt over manager Neil Lennon’s ability to turn things around. “When you go through the whole process and structure of what’s going on at Celtic at this moment in time, when you see the money that has been wasted on transfers already and then you are saying go and recruit 10 or 12 players, I don’t think I would trust anybody to go and spend the money,” said Boyd. “I think Celtic are in a very difficult situation right now. It’s all well and good having t...
Report: Celtic ready to consider sale of versatile £12m midfielder, West Brom interested
Celtic are prepared to part ways with midfielder Olivier Ntcham before the transfer window closes on February 1, a report from Football Insider claims. Earlier this season, it was revealed that the Hoops need to raise funds and they could sell the likes of Ntcham, Odsonne Edouard, Ryan Christie and Kristoffer Ajer. It is now reported that the hierarchy have given the green light for Ntcham’s sale with West Bromwich Albion and Southampton said to be interested. Marseille and Lyon are also in the running to sign the former Manchester City graduate, who is valued at around £12 million by the Hoops. SL View: The 24-year-old has fallen out-of-favour with the Hoops as the season has progressed and he has managed only 28 minutes of league action since November. With under 18 months left...
Predicted Celtic Line-up vs Livingston: Lennon set to field heavily weakened side
Celtic host Livingston in the Scottish Premiership this weekend and they will be hoping to get back to winning ways. The defending champions have failed to win their last two league games against Rangers and Hibernian. Neil Lennon’s side are already 21 points behind Rangers in the league table and cannot afford any more slip-ups. The Hoops have a formidable record at home and it will be interesting to see if they can step up and grind out the three points. Celtic are currently undefeated in 36 of their last 38 home league games. They have an excellent record against Livingston as well and have managed to beat the away side 12 times in their last 13 meetings at Parkhead. Livingston are coming into this game on the back of six consecutive wins in the league and will fancy their chances again...
Report: Celtic could consider selling key star for just €25-30 million
Celtic have failed to reach an agreement regarding a contract extension with Odsonne Edouard and the Scottish club are now looking the lower their demands for the Frenchman. The 22-year-old has been linked with a move away from Glasgow and Celtic are now open to selling the player for a fee of around €25-30 million according to journalist Ignazio Genuardi. Alors qu’aucun accord n’a pu être trouvé pour une prolongation, le #Celtic Glasgow revoit progressivement ses exigences à la baisse pour un éventuel départ de l’ex-Parisien #Édouard (qui sera libre en 2022). Aujourd’hui, on parle davantage d’un prix autour de 25-30 M€. #Mercato — Ignazio Genuardi (@IgnazioGenuardi) January 14, 2021 Edouard is one of the best players in Scotland at the moment and he has a contract with Celtic until the su...
Report: Rangers eye move for 22-year-old Celtic target in January
Rangers are keeping an eye on Fatai Gbadamosi in the January transfer window, according to reports from 90min. The Ibrox club have been linked with a move for Liverpool forward Taiwo Awoniyi, but they are also looking to strengthen other areas of the pitch. The 22-year-old defensive midfielder plays for Nigerian second-tier side Shooting Stars and has represented Nigeria at an international level. The report claims that the Gers face competition from Scottish Premiership rivals Celtic. SL View – Good signing for the Old Firm clubs? Rangers, who are leading the Scottish Premiership table by 21 points from Celtic, are well stocked in midfield. However, Glen Kamara’s future has been constantly speculated in the media, and Rangers are probably looking for his long-term replacement. C...
Report: Rangers ‘leading the chase’ for Liverpool striker, Neil Lennon keen too
According to 90min, Rangers and Celtic are leading the chase for Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi as the Scottish Premiership duo look to strengthen their attack for the second half of 2020-21 and beyond. Sportslens View The Nigerian forward is currently on loan at Bundesliga side Union Berlin, and his form has attracted some Premier League sides and other suitors. Awoniyi has five goals and an assist in 13 league games this term, and his form is one of the reasons why Berlin are hopeful of playing European football next season following a brilliant start to the campaign. Rangers have established themselves as huge favourites to win the Scottish Premiership title this term, with 21 points separating them from second-placed Celtic. Nevertheless, Light Blues manager Steven Gerrard is keen to ...
Report: Celtic join Rangers and EPL duo in the race for striker
According to the Daily Mirror’s David Anderson, Celtic and Sheffield United have joined Rangers and Tottenham Hotspur in the race for Wigan Athletic striker Kyle Joseph. Tottenham, Sheffield United, Rangers and Celtic all keen on Wigan’s Scotland Under-19 striker Kyle Joseph. #Tottenham #Blades #Rangers #CelticFC — David Anderson (@MirrorAnderson) January 12, 2021 Sportslens View Spurs and the Light Blues were linked with the Scotland under-19 international earlier this week, and it’s not a surprise to see the Blades and Hoops both keen on the teenager too. With four goals to his name in 11 League One appearances so far this term, Joseph is proving his quality and huge potential in front of goal, and it is natural for him to have caught the eyes of the bigwigs. The Scottish striker can agr...
‘Unbelievably arrogant’, ‘Completely unacceptable’: Former Celtic star blasts club over Dubai trip
Former Celtic striker Andy Walker has blasted the ‘dismal governance’ of the ‘arrogant’ Hoops following the club’s recent trip to Dubai. Christopher Jullien’s positive test for COVID-19 on the squad’s return to Scotland forced 13 of his teammates into isolation. Manager Neil Lennon and his assistant John Kennedy are also isolating, leaving Celtic extremely depleted for the Scottish Premiership game against Hibernian. Many of the club’s fans hit out at the decision to travel for the winter break, while First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also questioned the wisdom of the trip. However, Walker went much further ahead of Monday’s game, launching into a vitriolic rant on Sky Sports. “Apparently there is no money in Scottish football?” said Walker. “I’m guessing this trip that Celtic went on to Duba...
