Scottish Premier League
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...
Report: Leeds suffer blow in their attempt to sign 23 y/o in-form player
Glasgow Rangers have received a massive boost after Ryan Kent has decided that he will reject a move to the Premier League to continue his career at Ibrox. The Gers midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Premier League newcomers Leeds this summer. The Whites had an opening bid in the region of £10m rejected by Rangers already. There were suggestions that Leeds would make another bid for the 23-year-old, but as of now, they chose not to do. And it seems, they will not come up with another offer, as Kent has informed the Yorkshire club that he is not looking to leave the Ibrox club this summer. Rangers are keen to keep him at the club. Kent has been superb this season for Rangers who are top of the Scottish Premier League table with 16 points from six games. According to reports f...
Report: Celtic keen on 26-yr-old versatile attacker who is wanted by Newcastle
Celtic are keen on signing Ryan Fraser this summer. The 26-year-old’s contract with Bournemouth expired earlier this summer and he is a free agent right now. The midfielder has been linked with quite a few Premier League clubs but Celtic are not prepared to give up on the chase just yet as per reports (h/t Daily Record). It will be interesting to see if Neil Lennon can lure the player to Scotland in the coming weeks. Celtic could use some extra creativity in their midfield and Fraser should prove to be a fantastic addition. The former Bournemouth star has proven his quality in the Premier League and he should be able to make an immediate impact in the Scottish Premiership if he moves to Celtic. On a free transfer, it would be a no brainer and Celtic must do everything in their power to con...
‘Tell Lenny I want to come back!’ – Ex-Celtic star sends message to Hoops boss
Former Celtic midfielder Beram Kayal has admitted that he would relish the chance to return to Parkhead this summer and help Neil Lennon’s side land a 10th consecutive Scottish Premiership league title. The Israeli international spent four seasons with the Hoops after arriving from Maccabi Haifa in the summer of 2010, making 132 appearances before leaving for Brighton & Hove Albion. Kayal won four Scottish Premiership titles and two Scottish Cups with Celtic, and he dreams of winning more silverware with Lennon. “Tell Lenny I want to come back! At the moment, I have some interest, but I need to wait as clubs are waiting,” the 32-year-old free agent told the Daily Record. “I would like a big challenge and I am open to everything. I know Celtic have many midfielders and have just signed ...
Report: Celtic-linked winger has told Bruce he wants Newcastle move
According to the Daily Telegraph, former Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser has told Newcastle United head coach Steve Bruce that he wants a move to St. James Park this summer. However, the Scotland international is yet to sign the contract that has been offered to him by the Magpies, and he is waiting to see if other suitors can match their offer. Fraser has also been linked to Celtic and Arsenal, but the free agent could prefer to join Newcastle as that would take him closer to his family in Scotland. The Toons actually believe they have agreed personal terms with Fraser, but they are waiting for him to confirm that he wants the move. Bruce wants to get his signings this summer quickly through the door in preparations for the Premier League opener against West Ham United, and Newcastle could...
Report: Celtic want £30k-a-wk winger who was close to joining them in January
According to Sports World Ghana, Celtic have contacted Newcastle United about the availability of attacking midfielder Christian Atsu this summer. The Ghana international has just a year left on his current deal at St. James’ Park, and is expected to be sold before he becomes a free agent. Celtic manager Neil Lennon thought Atsu was close to joining the Hoops on loan last January, but the 28-year-old rejected the move in the last minute of the window, choosing to remain at SJP and fight for playing chances. He played 19 times across all competitions last term but he is way down the pecking order in the selection of head coach Steve Bruce. Atsu currently earns £30,000 at Newcastle and Celtic shouldn’t have a problem meeting his demands. A loan move with an option to make permanent could wor...
‘It’s close’: Journalist delivers exciting Aston Villa transfer update
Aston Villa are close to signing Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest in the summer transfer window. According to Alan Nixon of The Sun, Villa are close to securing his signature. Cash is known. It’s close. Watkins is about the best deal (for him). Benrahma is about the best deal (for him and Brentford). Edouard is expensive and might fancy a bigger move when he leaves. https://t.co/uRaiGAEPnw — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) August 31, 2020 According to latest reports from The Independent, Dean Smith’s side are confident of signing the Forest full-back, with a fee in the region of £15m expected to be agreed shortly. Cash, who was arguably one of the best left-backs last season in the Championship, was also targeted by Premier League rivals Fulham. But it seems, he is heading towards joini...
Lennon reacts to reported £7.6m bid for 27-yr-old, issues Celtic transfer promise
Neil Lennon has reacted to reports of an offer for the Sampdoria defender Omar Colley. The player has been linked with a move to Celtic and recent reports claimed that the Hoops have submitted a £7.6million bid for the player. Lennon has now rubbished such claims and he revealed that he is not aware of any such offers. When asked if he could confirm a bid for Colley, Lennon said (via Daily Record): “I can’t, no. I can deny it, yeah. I’m not aware of that at all.” It will be interesting to see if Celtic make their move for the 27-year-old this summer. There is no doubt that the Hoops need to improve their defence and someone like Colley would be a quality addition. That said, Celtic have been linked with Shane Duffy from Brighton as well and the move is thought to be edging c...
Report: Scout urges Celtic to sign 24-yr-old ‘before it is too late’, Leeds linked as well
Celtic have been linked with a move for the 24-year-old striker Shon Weissman recently. According to former Liverpool player and football scout Ronny Rosenthal, the Hoops must look to sign the Wolfsberger AC player this summer. Rosenthal said (via Sunday Post): “I heard all those stories about Celtic looking to sign Weissman this summer. It is natural that they would want to sign him, as he is now a proven goalscorer. “But if there is a time to sign him, it would be now before it is too late. “I watched a lot of the games he played in, and some of the goals he scored he took fantastically well. “Celtic should certainly be in for him if they are still looking for another striker, but they might not want to leave it for too long.” Weissman is a proven goalscorer and he could prove to be...
Report claims Celtic are keen on signing £40k-a-week ace this summer
Celtic are interested in signing the Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen this summer. According to reports from Italy (h/t Daily Record), Celtic want two new keepers after the departures of Gordon and Forster. The 30 year old has been linked with a move away from the Italian club and it will be interesting to see if the Scottish giants manage to agree on a fee for him. Neil Lennon needs to add more depth to his goalkeeping position and Olsen should prove to be a quality addition. Celtic signed Vasilios Barkas as their number one keeper this summer and Olsen could be his backup. The 30 year old will push Barkas for the starting berth and it could eventually help both players improve. According to reports, Olsen’s wage demands could complicate a transfer this summer. Apparently the Roma goalkee...
Agent confirms Celtic have ‘shown interest’ in 12-goal Bundesliga player this summer
Celtic have been linked with a move for the Argentine striker Lucas Alario. According to the player’s agent, the 27-year-old striker is a target for the Scottish champions and it will be interesting to see if Celtic follow up on their interest with a concrete bid now. “I had (Oscar) Cardozo at Benfica for 7 years, I have an excellent relationship with the club,” Aldave told Europa Calcio. “Alario is a suitable profile for the Portuguese club but I don’t know if it could be satisfactory from an economic point of view. At the moment they are just rumours. The only team that has shown interest in Alario is Celtic, but he wants to play in a competitive league.” Celtic have already signed the likes of Albian Ajeti this summer and Alario will struggle to get regular first-team action i...
Report: Lennon keen to sign Leeds star for Celtic, talks held already
Neil Lennon has signed three players already this summer, but it seems he is looking for more additions. According to reports from the Daily Mail, Celtic are looking to sign Leeds United defender Barry Douglas this summer. In fact, the Scottish champions have held talks over a possible deal for the 30-year-old left-back. Celtic are looking to sign a left-back. They are seeking a replacement for Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo, who broke quarantine rules. The Bhoys have earmarked Douglas as a potential option but doubts remain about whether they would be able to lure him to Parkhead. The Scotland international is an important player for Marcelo Bielsa, although he struggled with injuries at Elland Road last season. Douglas would not want to miss this golden opportunity to play in the Premier League w...
