Celtic manager Neil Lennon says it is “understandable” if winger Scott Sinclair feels like he has been frozen out of the club’s first-team plans. When asked whether there was a rift between the pair, Lennon denied the claim and he said it was simply the fact that the club have too many wingers in the …
Celtic are set to make a bid for Kilmarnock left-back Greg Taylor, according to the Daily Record. The Scottish international is said to be manager Neil Lennon’s first choice ahead of Rosenborg’s Birger Meling and Brentford’s Rico Henry. The defender is valued at £3m but it is believed that Jack Hendry could be used in …
Celtic have come to an agreement with Southampton over signing Fraser Forster on loan, according to reports in the UK. The 31-year-old is currently third-choice goalkeeper at the Saints after having fallen behind both Angus Gunn and Alex McCarthy in the pecking order. He is well known to Hoops boss Neil Lennon, who originally signed …
Celtic want to tie up a deal for Bournemouth winger Jordan Ibe, according to the Daily Express. The English newspaper reports that the Hoops are hopeful of securing the ex-England Under 21 international on loan. The Cherries want to sell the 23-year-old outright but have so far failed to find a club that will match …
Celtic are closing in on the signing of Rosenborg left-back Birger Meling, according to the Herald. The Norwegian would become the club’s sixth recruit this summer after the Hoops signed Jonathan Afolabi yesterday. Manager Neil Lennon was asked about the club’s pursuit of Meling after the Scottish champions’ 2-1 win over Dunfermline yesterday, but the …
Ex-Celtic striker Chris Sutton is backing his former club to re-sign Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster after Scott Bain’s struggles in the defeat to Cluj on Wednesday. The former Dundee shot-stopper was culpable for the Romanian side’s third, and Sutton wants manager Neil Lennon to go after the England international as his replacement: “Scott Bain’s goalkeeping …
Celtic are interested in signing Lech Poznan right-back Robert Gumny, according to reports in the UK. The former Polish Under 19 international is said to be available for £6m. The 21-year-old has been linked with a move to Southampton in recent weeks and was on the verge of joining Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach last January. …
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has stated that he is keen on signing a winger or two before the transfer window shuts on September 2nd, and it seems the Hoops could make a move for Everton’s Yannick Bolasie. The Scottish champions have been named as one of three teams who are interested in the 30-year-old, who …
Despite scoring an incredible twelve goals in the opening two SPFL fixtures, ex-Celtic star Davie Provan is adamant that the Hoops are currently weaker than last season. The former winger cited the club’s recruits in the backline this summer as evidence. He doesn’t believe Christopher Jullien, Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo and Hatem Abd Elhamed have improved the …
Celtic Director of Football Nicky Hammond watched Brentford left-back Rico Henry last week, according to the Daily Record. The Scottish publication says the Hoops will, though, have a fight on their hands to sign the 22-year-old before the transfer window closes. Brentford are planning to offer the fullback a new deal with the player’s current …
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has revealed that the Hoops are actively looking to sign players in five different positions before the transfer window shuts next month. The Hoops sold Kieran Tierney to Arsenal yesterday for £25m, and Lennon has confirmed that the Scottish champions are looking for a replacement, as well as a number of …
Neil Lennon says that Celtic have not received another bid for Kieran Tierney, but he wouldn’t rule out an offer being made before the English transfer window shuts tomorrow evening. The Hoops have rejected two bids from Arsenal for the 22-year-old, and when asked whether there had been any further movement, Lennon revealed that things …
Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna has reportedly handed in a transfer request following reported bids from Queens Park Rangers and Nottingham Forest. With Celtic having been credited with an interest in the 22-year-old in the past, should the Hoops be looking to make an offer if Jozo Simunovic departs? The Croatian has been heavily linked with …
Celtic centre-back Kristoffer Ajer is a target for Italian side AC Milan, according to reports in the Italian media. The European giants are considering the Norwegian as an alternative to Liverpool’s Dejan Lovren. The 21-year-old has developed into an integral member of the first team over the past couple of years, and fans on Twitter …