Shane Duffy
Rangers defender sends message to Shane Duffy after Celtic move
Rangers central defender Conor Goldson has responded to Shane Duffy’s Instagram post following his move to Celtic. Celtic have announced on their official Twitter page this morning that they have signed Duffy on a season-long loan deal from Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion. Rangers centre-back Goldson played with the 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international central defender at Brighton, and the 27-year-old has responded to his post on Instagram. Goldson responded: “Does the contract have a 14 day cancellation period?” Is Shane Duffy a good signing for Celtic? Duffy is a very good and strong central defender who has extensive experience, and that will come in handy for Celtic this season. The 28-year-old struggled for playing time at the Seagulls last season, but he remains...
‘Can’t wait’: Ex-teammate reacts as player reportedly set to join Celtic
David Meyler has sent a message to his former Republic of Ireland international teammate Shane Duffy on Twitter amid speculation that the defender is on his way to Celtic. The Daily Record reported earlier today that Duffy underwent a medical on Tuesday morning and will join Celtic. The 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international will reportedly move to the Glasgow giants on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion. Former Sunderland and Hull City midfielder Meyler played with Duffy for the Republic of Ireland national football team, and he has congratulated the 28-year-old on his reportedly impending move to Neil Lennon’s team. Congrats @shaneduffy can’t wait to watch you head balls 70 yards for @CelticFC 💚 — David Meyler (@DavidMeyler) September...
Report: Celtic set to beat West Ham for £40k-per-week player to secure their fourth signing
According to reports from Sunday Post, Celtic are edging closer to secure the signature of Shane Duffy from Brighton this summer. The 28-year-old has dropped down the pecking order at the Amex Stadium, and he will be allowed to leave the club. The Bhoys have been heavily linked with a move for the defender who reportedly earns around £40k-per-week at Brighton. Premier League clubs West Ham and West Brom are equally interested in signing Duffy, but it seems the Bhoys are looking to snap him up. Neil Lennon is looking to bolster the squad whose defensive frailties were exposed in the Champions League exit to Ferencvaros. Brighton won’t oppose his departure but they want any potential club to pay £5m for the defender. The report claims that Celtic would prefer to take the Repub...
Report: Celtic in pole position to land Newcastle target, 28-yr-old prefers Parkhead move
Celtic are in pole position to sign the Brighton defender Shane Duffy this summer. The 28-year-old is a target for Newcastle United and West Ham United as well but Football Insider claims that the defender prefers a move to Parkhead instead. The player has fallen down the pecking order at Brighton and a move to Celtic would be ideal for him. Recently, the Celtic manager confirmed that the club have made enquiries for the defender. It will be interesting to see if Neil Lennon side can secure an agreement with Brighton for the player in the coming weeks. Celtic need to add some power and presence to their defence this summer and Duffy would be a superb addition for them. The likes of Ajer and Jullien have struggled physically at times over the past year and they could use a strong presence l...
Report: Newcastle United enter the race to sign 28-year-old Celtic target
According to Football Insider, Newcastle United have joined the likes of Celtic and West Ham United in the race to sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender Shane Duffy. The centre-back dropped down the pecking order at Brighton last season as the likes of Lewis Dunk and Adam Webster were favoured ahead of him by manager Graham Potter. With the return of Ben White after his temporary stint, it is reported that the Seagulls are prepared to accept Duffy’s departure and are willing to sanction an initial loan. Both Celtic and West Ham have been credited with an interest in the 28-year-old, but the Magpies have now joined the pursuit of the Republic of Ireland international. Steve Bruce is said to be keen on landing a new centre-back this summer and Duffy has emerged as the prime target due to ...
‘Would be so good’ – Some West Ham fans react after hearing Moyes wants 28-yr-old PL player
'Would be so good' – Some West Ham fans react after hearing Moyes wants 28-yr-old PL player – originally posted on Sportslens.com West Ham are interested in signing the Brighton defender Shane Duffy this summer. According to reports (via Brighton and Hove Independent), David Moyes is lining up a £10 million for the centre back. West Ham need to tighten up at the back and it is no surprise that they are looking at new defenders. Duffy had an impressive season alongside Dunk this year and his performances seem to have caught Moyes’s attention. It will be interesting to see if the Hammers can agree on a fee with the Seagulls now. Duffy would add a commanding presence at the back. He is good in the air and he could be a threat in the opposition box as well during se...
Another Premier League player tests positive for novel coronavirus
A third first-team player from Brighton & Hove Albion tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, the Premier League club’s chief executive Paul Barber has confirmed. Two Brighton players had contracted the novel coronavirus in March and April and the latest positive result could cast doubts on the Premier League’s plans to resume the season that has been suspended due to the pandemic. Clubs are due to meet on Monday to further discuss “Project Restart” which envisages a return to play in June once given the green light from government, with the remaining 92 matches held behind closed doors at neutral venues. “It is a concern. Unfortunately we’ve had a third player test positive yesterday,” Barber told Sky Sports on Sunday. “So despite all of the measures that we’ve been taking over the ...
