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Report: Celtic legend tipped to be part of new managerial set-up at Barca
Barcelona are expected to announce Ronald Koeman as their new manager in the coming hours following the dismissal of Quique Setien, and Celtic legend Henrik Larsson could be one of his assistants. According to Dutch portal ‘AD.nl (via Sport), the Swede could join the Dutchman’s backroom staff as they share the same agents and are friends. They also both played for Barcelona and Feyenoord, and the Hoops hero also has some experience in the dugout. Larsson has had managerial stints at Swede sides Helsingborg, Falkenberg and Landskrona and Celtic manager Neil Lennon reportedly weighed up bringing him back to Parkhead as a coach after he was named the permanent manager following Brendan Rodgers’ exit. The former Sweden international striker was a fans’ favourite during his playing days with th...
Report: Celtic want midfielder again after move fell through last summer
According to The Scottish Sun, Celtic still want Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull and are scouting him again a year after a deal fell through. The 21-year-old was set to move to Parkhead last summer only for his medical to reveal that he needed a preventative surgery on a potentially career-threatening knee issue. Despite having agreed to part with £3.25 million for his services, Celtic attempted to renegotiate terms following the discovery, and that saw the move fell through. Turnbull has since returned to action in February after undergoing surgery, and Celtic have been monitoring his recovery closely. Manager Neil Lennon sent first-team coach Gavin Strachan to run the rule over him during the weekend and he would have been impressed with the report he got. The Motherwell star e...
Report: Neil Lennon looking to bring 27-yr-old Serie A ace to Celtic this summer
Celtic are interested in signing the Sampdoria centre back Omar Colley this summer. The 27-year-old has done well in the Italian League and he could prove to be a very good addition to Bielsa’s back four. As per Calciomercato, the player will be allowed to leave Sampdoria this summer but he won’t come cheap. Colley has two years left on his contract and he is expected to command a considerable fee. Neil Lennon’s defence has been bullied at times this season and the likes of Jullien and Ajer could use someone like Colley beside them. Colley will add physique and defensive quality to Celtic’s back four. Also, the 27-year-old is at the peak of his career right now and he’s ready to make an immediate impact if he joins Celtic. It will be interesting to see if Celtic are willing to spend big on...
Report: Everton want Celtic midfielder, £20m transfer fee
Everton, West Ham United and Southampton are interested in signing Olivier Ntcham from Celtic in the summer transfer window, according to 90min. It has been reported that Southampton have revived their interest in the French midfielder after selling fellow midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Tottenham Hotspur. West Ham and Everton also want the 24-year-old, who is available for £20 million, according to the report, which has added that the former Manchester City man is interested in returning to the Premier League. Celtic spell Ntcham joined Celtic from City in the summer of 2017 and has been a superb player for the Glasgow giants. The former France Under-21 international has won the Scottish Premiership and the Scottish League Cup thrice each, and the Scottish Cup twice with the Hoops. Th...
Report: Leeds United player’s mindset amid interest from Celtic
According to The Scottish Daily Mail (print edition, page 112, August 15, 2020), Leeds United left-back Barry Douglas is open to offers amid interest from Celtic. It has been reported that Celtic manager Neil Lennon is keen on a move for the former Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back. Although there is a possibility that Douglas could get a contract extension at Leeds with his current deal running out at the end of next season, the 30-year-old – who can also operate as a wing-back – is willing to listen to offers. Good signing for Celtic? Douglas had injury problems last season and could not make a massive impact on the team. With Stuart Dallas playing well at left-back, the Scotland international struggled to get back into the team once he recovered from his injuries. Celtic are a massive c...
‘I’ve heard that’ – Celtic youth coach reveals 28-yr-old could sign for the Hoops this summer
Brighton defender Shane Duffy has been linked with a move to Celtic this summer. According to the Celtic youth coach Si Ferry, the transfer could be happening. He has confirmed that Duffy has already held talks with the club and the move seems likely. Speaking to the media, Ferry said (via Daily Record): “I’ve heard that it could be happening, I’ve heard that Shane Duffy is a possibility. I think he has spoken to Celtic and for me it’s exactly the type of centre-half Celtic need. He’s not great on the ball, I’ll be honest, you could probably tell him that yourself. But aggressive, big, strong, wants to defend – I think that’s exactly the type that Jullien and Ajer need next to them.” It will be interesting to see if the Hoops can secure his services. The 28-year-old has shown his...
Journalist: Leeds star ‘high up on’ Celtic radar as Lennon eyes replacement for 25 y/o player
Journalist: Leeds star 'high up on' Celtic radar as Lennon eyes replacement for 25 y/o player – originally posted on Sportslens.com Celtic are looking to offload defender Boli Bolingoli in the summer transfer window and are already looking for replacements. It seems Leeds United’s Barry Douglas is high on Celtic’s radar, according to Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph. Celtic are looking to offload the player and are already targeting replacements, with Leeds United left back Barry Douglas high up on their shortlist. — Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) August 13, 2020 The Bhoys are looking to offload Bolingoli after he broke quarantine rules. The Scottish champions are looking at other alternatives, and have earmarked Douglas as a potential replacement. A...
Ajeti reveals the Celtic star that really tried to convince him about move
Ajeti reveals the Celtic star that really tried to convince him about move – originally posted on Sportslens.com Celtic have signed Swiss international striker Albian Ajeti from West Ham United on a four-year deal. The 23-year-old wasn’t able to impress at the London Stadium after arriving from FC Basel last summer. Ajeti made just nine Premier League appearances for the Hammers, all coming off the bench, and he couldn’t find the back of the net in those games and in three other games across the FA Cup and League Cup. Having emerged as the Swiss Super League top goalscorer after scoring 17 goals during the 2017-18 campaign, Ajeti is far from being a poor striker, and he will now look to rediscover his form at Parkhead. He is reuniting with Southampton loanee Mohamed Elyou...
Report: Napoli keeping tabs on Celtic star, see him as replacement for £90m star
Report: Napoli keeping tabs on Celtic star, see him as replacement for £90m star – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Corriere dello Sport (via Sport Witness), Napoli are keeping tabs on Celtic centre-back Christopher Jullien and have identified him as an option to replace Kalidou Koulibaly. The Senegalese is expected to be sold this summer, and while the Serie A giants are keen on Lille’s Gabriel Magalhaes, they are aware that they face fierce competition for the signature of the Brazilian. He has also been linked with Everton and Manchester United, and Napoli’s chances of landing him once Koulibaly leaves aren’t that high as a result. Jullien is seen as a plan B should the move for Gabriel fall through, and while Celtic won’t be too keen to lose the ...
‘Celtic should be kicking themselves’ – Chris Sutton delivers verdict after last night’s UEL game
'Celtic should be kicking themselves' – Chris Sutton delivers verdict after last night's UEL game – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United narrowly pipped Copenhagen to a spot in the Europa League semifinals following a hard-fought 1-0 win last night. The Premier League giants needed a penalty in extra-time to secure victory, with the Danish giants proving to be a tough nut to crack. Celtic legend Chris Sutton wished his former side went that far in the competition, reacting thus on Twitter while the game between Copenhagen and Man. Utd went on: Celtic should be kicking themselves watching this tonight… Copenhagen are bang average and giving United a run for their money. — Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) August 10, 2020 Copenhagen dumped...
Report claims that Neil Lennon has now convinced 23-yr-old to sign for Celtic
Report claims that Neil Lennon has now convinced 23-yr-old to sign for Celtic – originally posted on Sportslens.com West Ham striker Albian Ajeti is apparently heading to Celtic this summer. At one point, it seemed like the move had collapsed but Daily Record are now claiming that Neil Lennon has played a key role in convincing the striker to join the Hoops. Apparently, the player had concerns regarding his game time but Lennon spoke to the player last week and that has made a big difference. Ajeti has fallen out of favour at the Premier League club and he needs a move to kick-start his career. Celtic could be the ideal platform for him. The Hoops needed more depth up front and Ajeti could partner Edouard in the attack. He was a quality goalscorer at Basel and if he can regain that c...
Chris Sutton and John Hartson react to Celtic’s frustrating 1-1 draw on Twitter
Chris Sutton and John Hartson react to Celtic's frustrating 1-1 draw on Twitter – originally posted on Sportslens.com Celtic were held to a 1-1 draw away from home to Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership earlier today. Ryan Christie had given the visitors a well-deserved lead with a stunning strike on the 11th minute but the home side came back into the game soon after. Kilmarnock were awarded a penalty halfway through the first-half and Chris Burke converted from the spot. Neil Lennon will be disappointed with his team’s performance today and he will demand a reaction from his players in the next game. Celtic were too safe with their approach today and they were lacking the intensity and adventure. Furthermore, the defenders were quite mediocre and they were rightfully ...
