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Predicted Celtic XI: Postecoglou to make five changes, 23-yr-old to start against Hearts
Celtic take on Hearts in the Scottish League Cup later today and the Hoops will be looking to pick up a comfortable win at home. The last time these two sides met back in July, Hearts managed to pick up a 2-1 win over the Scottish giants and the home side will be looking to avenge that defeat here. Ange Postecoglou’s men are coming into this game on the back of three impressive wins and they have scored 13 goals in that period. Meanwhile, Hearts are in impressive form as well. They have won their last six matches across all competitions and they will be full of confidence heading into this contest. The visitors will fancy their chances of pulling off an upset here and it will be interesting to see if Celtic can step up and continue their impressive run of form with the win. The Hoops have ...
Everton in ‘advanced talks’ to sign 24-year-old Celtic target, bid already made – report
Everton are in advanced talks with Royal Antwerp to sign defender Aurelio Buta, Sport Italia journalist Rudy Galetti claims. The Toffees have been searching for a new right-back this summer to provide competition and cover for club-captain Seamus Coleman. It was previously claimed that they could swoop for Denzel Dumfries from PSV Eindhoven, but the club were priced out of a move. The Merseyside outfit now appear to have their sights on landing Buta, who has also been heavily linked with Scottish giants Celtic. They are in advanced negotiations with Antwerp for the 24-year-old. A deal of around €4 million is being negotiated for his services. Sportslens view: The Toffees utilised the services of Coleman, Mason Holgate and Ben Godfrey in the right-back spot during the previous campaign...
Euro club lining up bid for 23-year-old Brighton target – report
French club Nice are lining up a bid to sign Odsonne Edouard from Celtic this summer, according to Football Insider. The 23-year-old has only a year left on his contract at Parkhead, and he is in no mood to extend his deal at the club. However, the French striker is also not agitating a move, which puts Celtic in an interesting situation. Several Premier League clubs including Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly keen to secure his services, but Celtic’s valuation is a stumbling block. The report claims that Nice are showing keen interest in the striker and are ready to make a formal move in the next few days. It will be interesting to see if it sparks a reaction from Brighton. They have already held talks with Edouard. Nice are now willing to bring him back to his homeland this ...
Celtic keen on 25-yr-old defender who contributed to 9 goals last season
Celtic are keen on signing the Croatian defender Josip Juranovic this summer. According to Sky Sports, the player is likely to cost around £2.5 million this summer. Ange Postecoglou is determined to improve his defensive options before the transfer window closes and he has identified the Croatian as a summer target. Initially, the Scottish giants were keen on signing Aurelio Buta from royal Antwerp but they have moved on to other targets because of the Belgium club’s demands. Juranovic is on the cusp of establishing himself as the first-choice right-back for his country and he could prove to be a bargain for the reported price. The 25-year-old defender can operate as a winger as well and his versatility will be an added bonus for the Hoops. Apart from his defensive qualities, the Croatian ...
Rangers make formal approach for 23-yr-old, Celtic monitoring attacker as well
Fenerbahce winger Bright Osayi-Samuel has been linked with a move away from Turkey this summer and is a target for Celtic and Rangers. Both Scottish clubs are closely monitoring the 23-year-old’s situation and could submit a loan offer with an option to buy him permanently. Celtic ve Glasgow Rangers, Osayi Samuel’in durumunu yakından takip ediyor. Satın alma opsiyonuyla kiralama teklifi gelebilir. — Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) August 9, 2021 He was linked with a move to Scotland before he joined the Turkish outfit. There is no doubt that Osayi-Samuel is a talented player, but he has struggled to adapt to the Turkish league. A move to Rangers or Celtic could help him recapture his form and confidence. There were reports earlier this summer that Rangers have already made a formal approac...
34 goals in the last two seasons: Celtic keen on 25-yr-old attacker this summer
Celtic are interested in signing Kristijan Lovric from Gorica this summer. According to Daily Record, the winger is a target for the Scottish club, but Verona are also keen on signing him. The 25-year-old will cost around £5 million, but that could represent decent value given his recent goalscoring record. Lovric has bagged 34 goals in the past two seasons and could be an extremely useful addition to Ange Postecoglou’s attack. Celtic star Odsonne Edouard has repeatedly been linked with a move away from Parkhead, and Postecoglou must strengthen his attacking unit if the Frenchman moves on. Apart from signing a prolific striker, Celtic must also bring in a goalscoring wide forward. The Hoops made a miserable start to the new season, crashing out of the Champions League and failing...
Brighton in talks to sign 23-year-old with 28 goal contributions last season – report
Brighton & Hove Albion are continuing negotiations with Celtic to sign Odsonne Edouard, journalist Ignazio Genuardi claims. The Seagulls are eyeing a new striker this summer, and they have been linked with multiple names including Edouard. It is now reported that they are in talks with the Hoops to land the Frenchman, who recently entered the final year of his contract. Brighton are aiming to reach a transfer agreement by next week. Sportslens view: Brighton recently received £50 million from the sale of Ben White to Arsenal. They have yet to make any signings from the funds received, and it could soon happen. Potter has already ruled out the purchase of a new central defender this summer. The focus could lie on pursuing a striker that can improve their scoring prospects. The club...
Report claims Postecoglou now wants to bring Argentina international to Parkhead
Celtic are keen to sign Independiente defender Fabricio Bustos, according to a report from Homme du Match. Ange Postecoglou is desperate to bolster his ranks at Parkhead this summer. The Hoops have a long way to go to close the gap on Rangers. One position where Postecoglou definitely needs to improve is right-back. Celtic are allegedly keen to sign Fabricio Bustos this summer Celtic plotting Fabricio Bustos swoop Homme du Match claims the Glasgow giants are actually leading the race to sign the four-capped Argentina international. The 25-year-old has been with Independiente his entire career. He is an attacking full-back in every sense and contributes just as much in the final third as he does defensively. Bustos in action for Independiente against Corinthians last se...
‘This guy is the real deal’ – Some Celtic fans drool over summer signing’s display vs Jablonec
Celtic picked up a morale boosting 4-2 win over Jablonec in the first leg of the Europa League qualifier last night. Ange Postecoglou has now picked up his first win as the manager of the Scottish club and Celtic will be looking for more of the same against the Czech outfit in the second leg. The visitors showed some defensive vulnerabilities during the game against Jablonec but they were outstanding going forward and the hosts struggled to contain them. The fans will be delighted with the reaction from the players especially after the defeat against Hearts in the opening game of the season. The win last night should give Celtic a much needed confidence boost and they will be hoping to build on this and put together a winning run now. The performance of the highly rated winger Liel Abada w...
Celtic set to sign 75-cap int’l before Thursday’s game, player set for medical today
Celtic are all set to complete the signing of Joe Hart from Tottenham Hotspur later today. According to Daily Mail, Celtic have agreed a £1 million deal with the Premier League club for the 34-year-old goalkeeper. The former England international is set to undergo a medical today and is expected to sign a three-year contract. Joe Hart to @CelticFC could be done before Thursday’s game. — Simon Stone (@sistoney67) August 2, 2021 Hart fell the pecking order at Tottenham after the arrival of Pierluigi Gollini from Atalanta and needs to leave to salvage his career. He has won two Premier League titles, and his winning experience and leadership could prove invaluable for the Celtic dressing room. Vasilis Barkas and Scott Bain were underwhelming for Celtic last season, and Ange Postecoglou n...
‘He’d smash it up’, ‘Great player’ – Some Celtic fans react to links with 43-cap international
Celtic are reportedly interested in signing former Crystal Palace midfielder James McCarthy. According to the Daily Mail, Ange Postecoglou is in the market for a goalkeeper, right-back, central midfielder and winger this summer. The 30-year-old midfielder has been identified as a target and may well be interested in joining the Hoops. The boyhood Celtic fan is currently a free agent after leaving Palace earlier in the summer and could be a quality addition. The 43-cap Republic of Ireland international’s signing should be a no-brainer, especially on a free transfer, and Celtic will be keen to seal a deal as soon as possible. Celtic made a poor start to their league campaign with a defeat against Hearts on Saturday and are under immense pressure to bounce back strongly in their next gam...
Report: Celtic working on a deal to sign £35k-per-week PL winner
Celtic are working on a deal to sign Joe Hart this summer. The 34-year-old, who won the Premier League title with Manchester City, has a contract at Tottenham Hotspur until 2022. Hart, who has played in cup games for Spurs last season, wants to leave the north London club and move elsewhere to enjoy regular football. According to reports from Football Insider, the Bhoys are offering to make Hart one of their top earners at the club. Celtic are looking to sign a quality goalkeeper this summer, and they have earmarked Hart as a player perfect for the role. Hart is currently on over £50k-per-week wages at Spurs. However, he is ready to take a pay cut to move elsewhere. He is expected to slip further down the pecking order following the recent capture of Pierluigi Gollini from Atalanta. Celtic...
