Celtic
Euro giants looking to raid Celtic for 23-yr-old, Leicester in the race as well
Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard has been linked with a move away from Parkhead this summer, and Italian giants Inter Milan have now joined the race to sign him. According to Calciomercato, his performances have caught the attention of the Italian champions, and they may come forward with an offer in the coming weeks. Leicester City are leading the race to sign Edouard, who scored 22 goals for Celtic in all competitions last season. Edouard’s contract expires in 2022, and Celtic are under pressure to sell him this summer rather than lose him for free next year. Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers knows the player well from his time at Celtic, and this could give the Premier League club an edge in the transfer chase. SL View: Leicester would be a better move for Edouard The French under-21 inte...
‘Good footballer’, ‘Very high ceiling’ – Some NUFC fans react after hearing 23-yr-old could join
Newcastle United are expected to complete the signing of Kristoffer Ajer from Celtic this summer. The 23-year-old Norwegian defender has been heavily linked with a move away from Parkhead in recent months. The Daily Mirror (via Chronicle) are reporting that the Magpies will sign him for a fee of around £6 million. The Celtic star has a big future ahead of him, and Newcastle manager Steve Bruce will be hoping he can help him fulfil his potential. Newcastle need defensive reinforcements this summer. Centre-back is not the only department that needs strengthening, with a right-back amongst their priorities. The reported £6 million asking price seems reasonable for a player of Ajer’s talent, and he could represent a good value signing for Newcastle. It has been a disappointing season for Celti...
Celtic reportedly want goalkeeper Gareth Southgate dubbed ‘exciting’
Celtic want to bring Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman to Parkhead this summer, according to Chronicle Live. The Hoops were interested in signing the former England youth international back in 2018 but he joined Aberdeen on loan instead. Celtic are back for Woodman’s signature again, but another club could stand in their way again, with Southampton also eyeing a move for him. The 24-year-old just ended his second season-long loan at Swansea City, suffering heartbreak in Saturday’s Championship play-offs final as Brentford secured a 2-0 win to earn Premier League promotion. The Welsh outfit are hoping to be third time lucky next season and are keen to retain the services of the Newcastle man. Woodman is not guaranteed a place in the Magpies’ or Southampton starting XI, and while r...
‘Wants it badly’ – Reliable journalist claims EPL legend keen on Celtic job
Celtic are believed to be close to appointing Ange Postecoglou as their next manager after talks with Eddie Howe broke down. The former Bournemouth boss was expected to become Neil Lennon’s permanent successor, with the Hoops spending over three months negotiating a deal. However, both parties could not reach an agreement and have now moved on. While Celtic are now expected to announce Postecoglou, The Sun journalist Alan Nixon has claimed that Manchester United legend Roy Keane wants the job. Keane wants it badly. But people in power there don’t want him. Shame. Would have been fun. https://t.co/4kOWXsLhFE — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) May 29, 2021 The former Sunderland and Ipswich Town boss had talks with the Scottish Premiership giants over succeeding Lennon and had hoped to get a shot...
EPL side reportedly want Celtic midfield sensation, love his goalscoring ability
According to The Sun, Southampton want to snap up Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie before the end of Euro 2020. The Scotland international helped fire his country to the summer tournament, and his ability to find the back of the net is said to have caught the Saints’ eyes. Christie finished 2020-21 with eight goals and ten assists, and Norwich City and Burnley are also keen on him. While playing European football at Parkhead is no doubt exciting, the chance to move to the glamorous Premier League could be more appealing. The Celtic star scored 20 goals in 2019-20 and 11 in 2018-19, and Southampton hope to see him in his favoured attacking midfield role at Euro 2020. Sportslens View An impressive campaign with Scotland will most likely see other Premier League sides join them in the race for...
‘It’s a huge gamble’ – 55-yr-old manager closing in on Celtic job, some of their fans react
Celtic are expected to appoint Ange Postecoglou as their new manager this summer. The former Australian national team boss is currently managing Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan, but he appears to be on his way to the Scottish Premiership. The Scottish outfit desperately need a quality managerial appointment after their plan to land former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe failed. The Scottish giants revealed in a club statement that Howe will not be joining the club for reasons beyond his and Celtic’s control. According to John Percy from the Telegraph, Celtic are currently in advanced talks with Postecoglou and are close to finalising his appointment. #Celtic in advanced talks with Ange Postecoglou and are tonight close to appointing him as manager. Postecoglou, 55, has been working i...
Celtic reportedly want 56-cap int’l EPL winger, top-flight sides keen too
Republic of Ireland winger Robbie Brady is a man in demand following his release from Burnley and Celtic are interested in him, according to The Athletic. Premier League clubs are also keeping tabs on his situation, and the Hoops have a huge battle on their hands in their attempt to sign him. Brady joined Burnley in January 2017 from Norwich City, going on to make 87 appearances across all competitions for the side. The midfielder’s time at Turf Moor was plagued with injuries, and a move to Scotland and change of scenery could do him some good. Celtic are looking to make a major squad rebuild this summer following last season’s debacle, and landing an experienced player from the Premier League could be huge. Brady has 56 caps for Ireland, and the Hoops could do with such a quality player w...
‘Howe’s a fan’ – Journo claims incoming Celtic boss could sign Englishman Rangers once wanted
English midfielder Jack Wilshere has left Bournemouth after the short-term deal he signed in January ended. The former Arsenal star is now a free agent again, and according to Evening Standard’s Simon Collings, Celtic could emerge as an option for him if, as expected, Eddie Howe is appointed as their new boss. The former Bournemouth manager is a fan of Wilshere after working with him at Vitality Stadium during 2016-17. The 29-year-old was linked with Rangers last October after West Ham United released him, but he took to Twitter early this year to reveal that the Scottish Premiership champions never made a move to suggest they wanted him. Nope! https://t.co/XVZZqLroNc — Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) January 22, 2021 It remains to be seen whether the Light Blues outfit would return for Wils...
Report: PL rival join the race to sign £15m Arsenal and Leicester target
Brighton & Hove Albion have reportedly joined the race to sign Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard this summer. According to reports from The Sun, the Seagulls are showing keen interest in the French striker who is likely to leave Celtic this summer. However, Brighton are likely to face competitions from two Premier League clubs – Arsenal and Leicester City – to sign him. Edouard has been outstanding for Celtic since he joined from Paris Saint-Germain. In four seasons (including a loan spell) at the Bhoys, he has bagged 85 goals in all competitions. Last season, he was one of the most consistent performers for the Hoops, scoring 22 goals. The 23-year-old is likely to leave Parkhead in the summer, with his contract expiring in the next 12 months. Several Premier League clubs are vying f...
Manager has met with Celtic officials to outline his plans, could be unveiled this week
Former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is closing in on a move to Celtic and will raid his former club for coaches Stephen Purches, Simon Weatherstone and Richard Hughes. According to Daily Record, the 43-year-old manager has already met with Celtic officials in the last 24 hours to highlight his plans for the club. He has urged the Scottish outfit to target the trio after the English club failed to make it out of the Championship play-offs. The Cherries are now looking to cut costs this summer and would be willing to release some of their staff. The report adds that Howe could be confirmed as Celtic manager this week. He faces a massive rebuilding job after a miserable season. Odsonne Edouard and Kristoffer Ajer have been linked with moves away from Parkhead, while Scott Brown has played h...
Newcastle looking to sign 25-yr-old Frenchman on a bargain this summer
Newcastle United are thought to be interested in signing the Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham on a free transfer. The 25-year-old central midfielder has been on their radar for quite a while and they tried to sign him during the January transfer window as well. The Celtic midfielder moved to Marseille instead on a loan deal and it has been a torrid spell for him. Ntcham has a contract with Celtic until this summer and he will move on as a free agent. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle can secure his services this time around. According to Football Insider, the Magpies are keen on signing multiple central midfielders who will add goals and creativity to the side and the 25-year-old Celtic midfielder is on their radar along with Arsenal’s Joe Willock. Willock has had an outstanding l...
Celtic reportedly keen on terminating midfielder’s contract
According to French journalist Ignazio Genuardi, Celtic are considering reaching a mutual termination agreement with French midfielder Olivier Ntcham. Compte tenu de la situation économique, le Celtic Glasgow pourrait carrément le libérer. Il s’agit de se séparer absolument d’un gros contrat, surtout que Ntcham a vu sa cote considérablement chuter ces derniers mois. — Ignazio Genuardi (@IgnazioGenuardi) May 22, 2021 The 25-year-old has just a year left on his current deal and is currently on loan at Ligue 1 outfit Marseille. Andre Villas-Boas tendered his resignation in February after the club signed Ntcham, and both club and manager eventually parted ways a few days later. The Frenchman joined Marseille for the rest of the season with an option to buy in January, but they have decided not...
