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‘Incredible achievement’ – Former Celtic hero reacts to Rangers’ unbeaten league campaign
Rangers picked up a 4-0 win over Aberdeen to wrap up a hugely successful season in the Scottish Premiership yesterday. Kemar Roofe (2), Joe Lewis (OG) and Jermain Defoe were on the scoresheet as the Gers romped to another comfortable victory. Steven Gerrard’s men have been the best team in the country over the past year, finishing the season with 32 wins and six draws, At the start of the season, Celtic were expected to win their tenth league title in a row, and few people would have expected Rangers to perform the way they have. The Ibrox outfit have been superb in attack and defensively rock solid. Rangers have conceded just 13 goals in the league this season. Their domestic success has been built on strong defensive foundations, and Gerrard will be eager to add to his squad and rep...
Predicted Celtic XI vs St Johnstone: Kennedy to make one change, 23-yr-old to start
Celtic host St. Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership later today and the Hoops will be looking to pick up all three points at home. They were beaten 4-1 by Rangers in their last outing and the fans will be desperate for a strong reaction here. The Hoops have managed to beat St. Johnstone in ten of their last eleven meetings and they will be hoping to add to that streak here. Furthermore, Celtic have managed to score at least twice in eight of the last ten matches against today’s opposition in all competitions. Meanwhile, St. Johnstone managed to draw at Parkhead earlier in the season and they will fancy their chances of a win here. The game does not mean much to either side as they will not be able to finish higher than the positions they currently occupy in the table. It remain...
Celtic finally set for windfall as Arsenal reportedly eye £25m 51-goal hitman
Arsenal are weighing up a move for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Telegraph Sports. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen his attack, and while it appears that he has missed out on Celtic’s Odsonne Edouard, another Frenchman and former Hoops star is now on his radar. Dembele is currently on loan at Atletico Madrid, but he has not scored or assisted in six appearances across the La Liga and Champions League. Injury and fitness issues have hindered the 25-year-old from impressing, and whether Diego Simeone’s side will be keen to activate the option to buy him for around £30 million remains to be seen. Dembele’s form has not stopped Arsenal from casting glances at him, though, and he is available for £25 million this summer. Celtic a...
Leeds make contact with young defender’s club, Celtic in the race as well
Fleetwood Town teenager Josh Feeney has recently attracted plenty of interest from Premier League clubs. According to Daily Mail, Leicester City, Leeds United and Aston Villa have all contacted the League One club regarding the talented defender. Scottish giants Celtic are thought to be keeping tabs on the 16-year-old who has already made his mark in Fleetwood’s first team. He has also been called up for international camps by England and Scotland at under 16 level. SL View: An impressive future prospect Feeney is rated highly by the League One club and has a big future ahead of him. His suitors will be hoping to snap him up this summer for a reasonable price and nurture him into a first-team star over the next few seasons. The report from Daily Mail adds that Celtic could have an advantag...
Elland Road-linked manager reportedly offered to Spurs & Celtic
Roma manager Paulo Fonseca has been offered to both Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic, according to The Transfer Window podcast. The Portuguese is leaving the Serie A outfit at the end of the season, with Jose Mourinho taking over. The Special One was sacked by Spurs a fortnight ago, and the north Londoners have been linked with a couple of names already. Fonseca is the latest, and he fits the bill given that chairman Daniel Levy wants a young manager who cherishes attacking football. Celtic are also looking for something similar in their next manager, and it is why Eddie Howe has been tipped as the favourite to succeed Neil Lennon. However, with the former Bournemouth yet to sign with the Hoops, Fonseca could emerge as an option although the finances involved could be an issue. Leeds Unit...
Celtic legend Shunsuke Nakamura reacts to Rangers winning the Premiership title
Celtic were looking to set a new record by winning the Scottish Premiership title for the 10th season in a row heading into the 2020-21 campaign, but Steven Gerrard’s Rangers had other ideas. The Ibrox outfit secured their first league title in a decade on March 7 and have gone 36 games without defeat this term. Rangers have been head and shoulders above Celtic, securing three victories and a draw over the Hoops during the league campaign this term. Sunday’s 4-1 win underlined the huge difference between the two sides, and former Parkhead favourite Shunsuke Nakamura has reacted to the Light Blues’ impressive campaign. “I still follow Celtic and watch the news and watch the games,” Nakamura told The Guardian. “I think Rangers were strong this season and deserved to win the championship. I h...
Fulham join Celtic in race to sign 24-year-old forward with 24 goal contributions
Fulham have joined Celtic and Rangers in the race to sign Peterborough United forward Siriki Dembele during the summer transfer window, Football Insider reports. The Cottagers are currently nine points adrift of safety in the Premier League with only four games left, and they are on the cusp of relegation. This could pave the way for multiple player exits as they look to reduce their wage bill ahead of their return to the Championship. It is now reported that they are keeping a close eye on Dembele, who has registered 12 goals and 12 assists from 45 appearances for Peterborough. There is understood to be plenty of interest in the 24-year-old, with Scottish giants Rangers and Celtic also keen on the former Grimsby Town man. Sportslens view: The Cottagers will be aiming to keep the core of t...
‘Maybe in the future’ – EPL star talks potential Celtic move after 2018 attempt failed
Aston Villa star John McGinn has opened up on his failed Celtic move in 2018, revealing that he and his family were disappointed that a deal fell through. Brendan Rodgers was keen on bringing the Scotland international to Parkhead from Hibernian, and the Hoops went in with their opening bid. It was not enough to convince the Easter Road outfit, and Celtic refused to return with a fresh bid in time. McGinn was growing weary of the delay and opted to join Villa after Hibs accepted their £3 million offer. The Hoops eventually matched the English side’s bid, but it was too late as the midfielder had already made up his mind to move to the Midlands. McGinn helped Villa seal Premier League promotion at the end of his debut season, scoring six goals in 40 Championship games. The 26-year-old has s...
Newcastle reportedly ‘looking closely’ to sign in-demand Celtic target
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing long-term target James McCarthy in the summer transfer window. According to reports from TEAMtalk, the Magpies are “back on the trail” of the Irish midfielder but could face strong competition from Celtic. The 30-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, and several clubs including Newcastle, Brighton & Hove Albion and Celtic are keen to sign him on a free transfer. The report claims that Celtic were very close to signing him during the January transfer window, but they failed to secure a move at that time. The Hoops are still interested in signing him and could move for the Republic of Ireland international this summer. SL View McCarthy has made only 13 appearances in the Premier League this season, inc...
Newcastle ‘pressing ahead’ to sign 23 y/o int’l by offering £17m less than club’s valuation – Report
Newcastle United are keen to sign Kristoffer Ajer from Celtic in the summer transfer window. According to reports from the Daily Mail, the Magpies are “pressing ahead” in their bid to sign the highly-rated Celtic defender. Ajer, who was signed by Brendan Rodgers during his time at Celtic, has established himself into a quality defender and has been linked with a move to the Premier League before. The Norway international has just one year left on his current deal, and he is determined to leave the club in the summer. The report claims that Celtic value Ajer at around £25 million, but Newcastle are looking to offer only £8m, that is £17m short of the player’s valuation. It is unlikely that any potential club would be willing to meet Celtic’s asking price as Ajer could leave for free next su...
Celtic reportedly battling West Ham & Steve Bruce for striker with 78 goals in 118 games
According to TEAMtalk, Scottish Premiership giants Celtic and Premier League trio West Ham United, Newcastle United and Southampton all have Young Boys striker Jean-Pierre Nsame on their summer target lists. The Cameroon international has scored 78 goals in 118 games since joining the Swiss giants from Servette in 2017, and it is not surprising to see British clubs eyeing him. Celtic are looking to strengthen their squad this summer ahead of next season’s battle with Rangers, and Nsame could prove to be a perfect addition to their striking ranks. Odsonne Edouard is likely to leave Parkhead this summer with Premier League clubs keen on him, and the Young Boys star could be an ideal replacement. West Ham also need a striker after manager David Moyes decided not to bring in a direct replaceme...
Kris Boyd thinks Mourinho will only join Celtic on one condition
Celtic are reportedly keen on former Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho, and they have approached the Portuguese as they look to find a replacement for Neil Lennon. Roma and Valencia are also said to be keeping tabs on the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss, and it is hard to see him joining the Hoops. They would struggle to afford his wages and be unlikely to give him sufficient funds to work with in the transfer market. Mourinho still believes he can still attract the big clubs in Europe, and joining Celtic probably would not excite him. Former Rangers star Kris Boyd is not ruling out the possibility of Mourinho managing the Parkhead outfit but believes it can only happen if Celtic join a British League. The Old Firm are wanted to join a British Premier League as part of...
