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Report: Manager tells Celtic target to leave, Lennon was close to landing him in Jan
Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu has been told by head coach Steve Bruce that he can leave St. James’ Park this summer, and that could come as a huge transfer boost for Celtic. Bruce to @bbcnewcastle on Atsu: “I like Christian – the same goes for Muto – trains every day, works tirelessly, a good professional – but in a situation where, are they going to play enough? There has to come a time when they go and play football.” #NUFC — Matthew Raisbeck (@raisbeck10) September 14, 2020 Bruce: “The same goes for Saivet. Henri has been around the place since I’ve been here. We try to treat him with respect and he trains every day and is a good pro. Saivet, Atsu, Muto, Lazaar, Aarons – they need to find a home and try to progress their careers again.” #NUFC — Matthew Raisbec...
The Athletic journo shares what he’s heard about Arsenal’s reported bids for Celtic striker
According to The Sun’s former chief football writer and Transfer Window podcast’s Ian McGarry, Arsenal have had a £15 million bid knocked back by Celtic for French striker Odsonne Edouard. The Gunners want to strengthen their attack in order to push for a top-four finish this term, and they are keen on the Hoops star who bagged 28 goals across all competitions last term. Celtic boss Neil Lennon wants to hold on to Edouard, though, but Arsenal’s offer has since been increased to £20 million with add-ons up to the value of another £2.5 million, according to McGarry. However, The Athletic’s Celtic reporter Kieran Devlin has claimed that Arsenal haven’t placed any bids for the 22-year-old. Been told that Arsenal haven’t placed any bids for Odsonne Edouard. — Kieran Devlin (@NoNotThatDevl...
£12m player report implied Celtic are targeting wants to join Rangers
According to Herald and Times Sport, Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy is interested in a move to Rangers this summer. The Ibrox outfit are keen to secure the services of the Magpies forward on loan, but head coach Steve Bruce wants him to remain at St. James’ Park and fight for his playing chances having been impressed with him during pre-season. Murphy also appears to be on the radar of Rangers Scottish Premiership rivals Celtic. According to Yorkshire Live, the 25-year-old is being tracked by a number of Championship clubs and teams north of the border, and while any names weren’t mentioned, the Old Firm duo are clearly the only Scottish clubs able to attract a player of Murphy’s calibre and pay his wages. He spent last season on loan at English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday,...
Former Celtic manager gives verdict on player Steven Gerrard reportedly wants at Rangers
Former Celtic manager John Barnes has said on Bonus Code Bets that John Lundstram would be a very good signing for Steven Gerrard’s Glasgow Rangers. Barnes has raved about the attributes of reported Rangers target and Sheffield United midfielder Lundstram. According to The Star, Rangers want to sign the 26-year-old midfielder from Premier League club United in the summer transfer window. Former Celtic manager and ex-Liverpool star Barnes has spoken highly of the English midfielder, and believes that he would make Rangers stronger and enhance their chances of challenging their bitter Old Firm rivals for the Scottish Premiership title this season. Barnes said on Bonus Code Bets: “If Steven Gerrard was to get John Lundstram for a free transfer from Sheffield United, that would be gr...
‘Really good agent’: Chris Sutton reacts to Celtic latest transfer update in seven words
Boli Bolingoli is edging closer to Celtic exit after reports emerged that Serie A club AS Roma are ready to make a move for him. According to reports from the Daily Record, Roma are ready to make a move for the frozen out Celtic full-back. Roma have registered their interest in the 25-year-old left-back, and Parkhead chiefs are expecting a firm offer to follow. Former Celtic striker turned popular football pundit Chris Sutton has taken to social networking site Twitter to express his reaction after the news broke out. He wrote: He must have a really good agent… https://t.co/ump29UVSPX — Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) September 10, 2020 Bolingoli has no future at Celtic, and it is only a matter of time before he will be shipped away from the club. The Bhoys are looking to offload the Belgia...
Report: Leeds United player’s mindset amid Celtic interest
Barry Douglas is happy at Leeds United amid interest from Celtic, according to Leeds Live. The Daily Mail recently reported of interest from Celtic in Leeds left-back Douglas. The report stated that the Scottish Premiership giants and the promoted Premier League outfit have held talks over the transfer of the 31-year-old. However, Leeds Live has claimed that the Scotland international is happy at Leeds and is a key member of the the club’s dressing room. Should Barry Douglas stay at Leeds United? Douglas is not guaranteed a place in the Leeds starting lineup, with Stuart Dallas having made that position his own last season. The Northern Ireland international is a winger by trade, but he did well at left-back in the Championship. However, the Premier League is a huge step-up, and head coach...
Report: Celtic plotting move for in-demand midfielder Lennon wants next
Celtic are stepping up their chase to sign Alfie Doughty in the summer transfer window. According to reports from The Scottish Sun, the Bhoys have stepped up their interest in the Charlton Athletic midfielder. Neil Lennon has signed four players already, but the Celtic boss is looking to make more additions to the squad. The Scottish champions have bolstered their midfield this summer with the purchase of David Turnbull from Motherwell, but it seems Lennon wants to add another midfielder this summer. The 20-year-old, who played during his side’s 3-1 win over Swindon, has emerged as a surprise target for the Hoops. The Addicks have already turned down a bid from Luton for Doughty. The report claims that Celtic are now plotting a move to sign him who would cost around £750,000. Dou...
Report: Lennon wants to sign 20 y/o for Celtic..club haven’t completely closed the door
Celtic have made an attempt to sign Michel Bakker on loan from French champions Paris Saint-Germain. According to Sky Sports journalist, Anthony Joseph, the Bhoys have made a loan bid to sign the 20-year-old left-back. PSG have swiftly rejected the offer. However, the door is not completely closed for the Hoops, and the Euro giants are ready to renegotiate. PSG have rejected a loan bid from Celtic for left-back Mitchel Bakker. But it’s understood the Champions League finalists have not completely closed the door on a potential deal with the Hoops. As reported yesterday, Celtic’s priority this window is now to sign a left-back. — Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) September 5, 2020 According to reports from Sky Sports, Celtic’s top priority now is to sign a left-back in this windo...
Cillian Sheridan tips summer signing to score 15 goals for Celtic this season
Republic of Ireland international centre-back Shane Duffy has joined Celtic on a season-long loan from English Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion. The 28-year-old has always wanted to play for the Hoops, and he is looking forward to making history with them as Neil Lennon’s side attempt to win an unprecedented 10th consecutive Scottish Premiership title. The Celtic manager has always wanted Duffy in his team too, and former Hoops striker Cillian Sheridan has revealed how he was once compared to the Irishman by Lennon in training after missing a header. The ex-Celtic star is also tipping the Brighton star to score as many as 15 goals this season given his ability to convert chances with his head. I’m expecting 15 goals from the Duffdog this season at Celtic — Cillian Sheridan (@Ci...
Report: Celtic handed boost as Liverpool want to offload striker Lennon wants
According to Goal, Liverpool are looking to offload Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi this summer as manager Jurgen Klopp looks to trim his squad ahead of the 2020-21 campaign and let go of a number of fringe players over the summer. The 23-year-old is wanted by Bundesliga duo Mainz and Stuttgart, but Celtic also have him on their radar. The Hoops could lose Odsonne Edouard this summer after failing to qualify for the Champions League for the third consecutive campaign, and they have identified Awoniyi as a potential replacement. The Nigerian is expected to cost around £9 million, and Celtic shouldn’t have any problems meeting his or Liverpool’s demands. He signed for the Anfield side in 2015, but work permit issues have prevented him from playing for them, and he has had to spend time on loa...
Journalist: Aston Villa are in talks over 24 y/o Celtic target who provided 12 assists last season
Aston Villa are looking to bolster their attacking department before the start of the new Premier League campaign on September 19th. Dean Smith’s side have already signed Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest today, but Villa need to add depth and quality in other departments as well. According to journalist Gianluigi Longari, Villa are looking to sign Niclas Eliasson from Bristol City in the summer transfer window. He has claimed on social networking site Twitter that Villa are currently in talks to sign the 24-year-old attacking midfielder. #AstonVilla talks ongoing for the midfielder #Eliasson #BristolCity #AVFC #transfers #calciomercato #sportitaliamercato — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) September 3, 2020 Eliason has been a very good player for the Robins and impressed heavily during ...
Leeds United player admits frustration amid Celtic speculation
Leeds United left-back Barry Douglas has admitted to The Yorkshire Evening Post that lack of playing time “can be frustrating at times” for him, amid reported interest from Celtic. Douglas has said that he has to be ready for action if Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants him to start. The left-back had injury issues last season, and when he recovered his fitness and was available for selection, he could not displace Stuart Dallas from the starting lineup. Dallas is a winger by trade, but the Northern Ireland international has done well at left-back for Leeds. The Daily Mail has reported of interest in the 30-year-old left-back from Celtic, with the report adding that the Hoops have already held talks with Leeds over a transfer for the Scotland international. According to Sky Sports, the ...
