Scottish Premier League
‘Come back with something better’ – 54-cap international reacts to Celtic’s offer
Celtic keeper Craig Gordon has urged the club to improve their contract offer if they want to hold on to him beyond this summer. His contract expires soon and the Hoops have offered him an extension. However, the player doesn’t feel the offer is up to the mark. He has also revealed that he is holding transfer talks with other clubs. Gordon has already spoken to St Mirren regarding a move. Gordon said (quotes via Daily Record): “With Celtic, the ball is in their court. They’ve made an offer but they know they’ll need to come back with something better. My contract has lapsed and I’m free to talk to anybody. That’s what I intend to do over the next few weeks. “St Mirren have made me a good offer and other clubs have also been in touch. As things stand I haven’t closed the door on anybody. Ji...
Report: Rangers working on two deals for strikers ahead of summer transfer
According to The Athletic’s Jordan Campbell, Rangers are working on two deals for young strikers as manager Steven Gerrard looks to boost his squad for next season’s challenge. While the duo are expected to play a role in the senior team if signed, Rangers also want them to be a part of the development squad too. Livingston striker Lyndon Dykes remains on the Light Blues’ radar, but there has been no approach to his club, and it will be interesting to see what happens going forward with Celtic also keeping tabs on the Australian. Florian Kamberi could also be looked following his impressive loan spell, but other clubs are interested in him and have inquired about his services to Hibs. Rangers have made two first-team signings thus far, with Ianis Hagi making his loan move permanent while C...
Chris Sutton’s four-word reaction as Edouard is named Celtic POTY
French striker Odsonne Edouard has been named as the Celtic Player of the Year for 2019-20 following an impressive individual campaign. The 22-year-old ended the season with 28 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions, beating Fraser Forster, Christopher Jullien, Scott Brown, Ryan Christie, Kristoffer Ajer, Callum McGregor, James Forrest, Olivier Ntcham and Jeremie Frimpong to the prize. Edouard’s impressive campaign has caught the eyes of several Premier League clubs, but Celtic are hoping they can have him around for next season’s 10-in-a-row bid following the huge role he played in helping them land a ninth consecutive Scottish Premiership title. Hoops legend Chris Sutton has reacted to the Frenchman emerging as Celtic POTY thus on Twitter: No surprise… outstanding player&#x...
Report: Bayern Munich looking to beat Celtic to signature of defender
According to the Daily Mail (via The Scottish Sun), Bayern Munich want Hearts left-back Aaron Hickey and are hoping to beat Celtic to his signature when the summer transfer window opens. The 17-year-old is a wanted man in Europe, with English Premier League sides Crystal Palace, Manchester City and Southampton keen, while Lazio and AC Milan are also keeping tabs on him. Hickey only left Celtic in July 2018 for more playing chances after struggling to break into the senior team. While they have a 30% sell-on clause inserted for any future transfers, the Parkhead outfit want him back following his swift rise at Hearts. The teenager has just a year left on his contract at Tynecastle and will be available for cheap should he decide to move on upon the side’s relegation. While Bayern are a move...
‘He’s a traitor’ – Chris Sutton rips into Celtic-linked striker who Rangers also want
Charlton Athletic striker Lyle Taylor has decided not to extend his contract by a month and finish the 2019-20 season with the English Championship club, and is one the players that are refusing to play when the campaign resumes on June 20. The 30-year-old has been linked with Rangers, while Sky Sports’ Jim White also claims Celtic are keeping tabs on him. So a long list of clubs emerging, believed to be keen on in-demand @CAFCofficial striker Lyle Taylor including @afcbournemouth, @CelticFC, @NFFC, @BrentfordFC and @FulhamFC — Jim White (@JimWhite) June 4, 2020 Taylor says he doesn’t want to risk getting a serious injury that could ruin his chances of moving to a big club this summer, and that has informed his decision not to extend his contract. Charlton are currently 22nd in the Ch...
Free agent reportedly chased by Rangers and Celtic comments on future, mentions Steven Gerrard
Reported Rangers and Celtic target Vaclav Hladky has outlined his future plan to The Scottish Sun. Rangers and Celtic both have been linked with the goalkeeper, who is a free agent at the moment following his departure from St. Mirren. According to The Sunday Post, Rangers are looking into the possibility of signing the 29-year-old this summer, with Wes Foderingham and Jak Alnwick leaving the Ibrox club. The same publication has claimed that the Gers’ bitter Old Firm rivals Celtic are also admirers of the Czech goalkeeper. Neil Lennon’s side do need a new goalkeeper, as Fraser Forster has returned to his parent club Southampton after his loan spell at Celtic Park this past season, and Craig Gordon is out of contract this summer. Hladky has outlined his plan for the future, and the goalkeep...
Report: Celtic identify 29-goal Spurs target as potential replacement for in-demand Odsonne
According to The Telegraph, Celtic have identified Wolfsberger AC striker Shon Weissman as a potential replacement should they lose Edouard Odsonne to an English Premier League club this summer. While the Hoops want to hold on to the Frenchman for next season’s 10-in-a-row bid, the likes of Arsenal are keen on him, and it could prove difficult to keep him beyond this term. Neil Lennon’s side are already preparing for Odsonne’s potential departure, and they are keeping tabs on Weissman ahead of a possible swoop. The Austrian Bundesliga star has bagged 29 goals in 30 appearances this season, including strikes against the likes of AS Roma and Borussia Monchengladbach in the Europa League, and he has already attracted Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester and ...
‘Rangers can cause Celtic problems next season’ – Sky Sports pundit makes bold claim
Rangers have been left aggrieved at the way the Scottish Premiership campaign ended. The SPFL stopped the season after the majority of the clubs voted in favour of the decision, with Celtic emerging league champions on a points-per-game basis. Rangers had a game in hand with eight other fixtures still left to be played, and they reckoned they could have caught up with the Hoops despite being 13 points behind. Steven Gerrard’s men will now focus on stopping Celtic from winning a consecutive 10th league title next season, and former Rangers striker Kris Boyd believes landing Ianis Hagi permanently gives his former side a realistic chance of stopping 10-in-a-row. “He’s prepared to risk and lose the ball, which I think is a big thing in football nowadays. There are too many people who are robo...
‘I’m surprised’ – Sky pundit quizzes Celtic’s decision, wants £70k-a-wk star signed & trio released
Former Celtic striker Charlie Nicholas has been left surprised with the decision of Hoops manager Neil Lennon to let go of Jonny Hayes and Jozo Simunovic following the expiration of their contracts. The Parkhead outfit are looking to make necessary squad changes ahead of next season’s 10-in-a-row bid, and Nicholas thinks the trio of Boli Bolingoli, Olivier Ntcham and Vakoun Bayo should be the ones to be shown the exit instead. The Sky Sports pundit has urged Celtic to sell the Frenchman in order to fund a permanent move for Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster if need be. “Celtic must pull out all the stops to sign Fraser Forster – even if it means making him the club’s highest earner. And if Olivier Ntcham has to be sold to finance the deal, then they should do it. Southampton pay F...
Report: Spurs readying huge bid for 28-goal Arsenal target after scouting mission
Report: Spurs readying huge bid for 28-goal Arsenal target after scouting mission – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to the Sunday Times, Tottenham Hotspur have scouted Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard on a number of occasions this term and are prepared to test the club’s resolve with a huge bid when the summer transfer window opens. The 22-year-old has been in sublime form this term for the Hoops, scoring 22 league goals before the Scottish Premiership campaign ended abruptly and weighing in with six others across other competitions. Spurs want to sign a quality challenger, cover and potential replacement for Harry Kane this summer, and they reckon Edouard could be their man. Kane is open to leaving North London for greener pastures if the team don’t start win...
Report: Talks ongoing with new agents of Celtic star as Rodgers plots £18m summer move
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Nicolo Schira, Leicester City are really interested in signing Celtic centre-back Kristoffer Ajer this summer as boss Brendan Rodgers eyes a reunion with the Norwegian. The Foxes are ready to offer £18 million for the signature of the Hoops star, and are already in talks with his new agents. #Leicester are really interested in Kristoffer #Ajer. Foxes are ready to offer €20M to #Celtic for the norvegian central defender. Talks ongoing with his new agents (group #SEG). #transfers #LCFC — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) May 29, 2020 The 22-year-old is also wanted by Arsenal, but Leicester could pip them to the race as they will be offering Champions League football next season from the look of things. Ajer cost Celtic just £650,000 in February 2...
Pundit urges 24-yr-old PL attacker to join Celtic and ‘show everyone what a top player he is’
Former Premier League star and pundit Kevin Phillips has urged Bournemouth’s Jordon Ibe to join Celtic. The highly rated winger has had a frustrating spell with the Cherries and he needs a fresh start. He was a tremendous talent during his time at Liverpool but his development has stalled. It will be interesting to see how Ibe performs in Scotland, if he moves to Celtic. Phillips said to Football Insider: “Jordon has frustrated people. He has a load of talent but it has not quite worked out. He might go to Celtic, play week in, week out and winning football matches. “It is amazing when you play for a side that is winning games you do not get as many injuries or pick up as many strains because you want to play every week. “That could be a great move for him. Go and resurrect his career and ...
