AC Milan have made “contact” over signing Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer, according to MilanNews.it. The Italian website reports that the Norwegian is being considered as an alternative to Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren, who is also a target for the Rossoneri. The Serie A giants are keen to strengthen their squad with younger talent ahead of …
Celtic are looking to beat Tottenham for Linfield forward Charlie Allen, according to the Football Insider. The website reports that the Hoops will invite the 15-year-old for a trial and show him around the training complex at Lennoxtown. A whole host of Premier League teams are said to be interested in the teenager with Leicester …
Arsenal manager Unai Emery says the club have only been targeting a centre-back, a winger and a midfielder this summer. Speaking about his plans for the rest of the transfer window, the Gunners boss said: “We are deciding how we can improve. At the beginning we were thinking to do one player to achieve the …
Celtic and Arsenal both hold a “solid interest” in Newcastle goalkeeper Freddie Woodman, according to the Chronicle. The Newcastle based newspaper reports that both teams will consider offering the England Under 21 international a contract at the end of his current deal with the Magpies. Woodman is not expected to stay at Newcastle beyond the …
Celtic are one of four clubs interested in signing Emmanuel Adebayor, according to reports in the English media. Watford, Sheffield United and West Ham are also in the mix for the 35-year-old, with the Hammers currently leading the race for the veteran striker. Adebayor is keen to play in London after previously playing for Arsenal …
Celtic are pursuing Partizan Belgrade centre-back Strahinja Pavlovic, according to multiple reports in the UK. Hoops boss Neil Lennon was in the stands to see the 6ft 4in defender in action as Partizan won 1-0 against Connah’s Quay in a Europa League qualifier on Thursday. Speaking about his presence in Wales for the match, the …
Celtic manager Neil Lennon says Kieran Tierney is not fully focused due to the interest being shown in him from Arsenal. The Hoops have rejected two bids for the 22-year-old but Lennon says they are trying to help keep the fullback’s mind firmly on the job: “It’s difficult for him to keep focused at the …
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has explained why they have opted against handing Danny Simpson a trial. The former Leicester City player, and Premier League winner, was expected to train with the Hoops this week. However, the impending arrival of Hapoel Be’er Sheva defender Hatem Abd Elhamed has ended the club’s interest in the 32-year-old: “On …
Kieran Tierney has been at the centre of one of the biggest transfer sagas in Britain this summer as Celtic continue to rebuff Arsenal’s advances. The Gunners are desperate to add the 22-year-old Scotland international to their ranks, but their bids thus far have been unsatisfactory and the Hoops are playing hardball. They are seemingly …
Celtic are keen on signing former AC Milan midfielder Andrea Bertlolacci, according to reports in Italy. The 28-year-old left the Rossoneri earlier this summer and is available on a free transfer. Bertolacci was recruited by Milan for €20m (£18m) in 2015, but he struggled for form and was loaned out to Genoa in the 2017/18 …
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton is shocked that the club have not addressed their lack of right-back options sooner. Kristoffer Ajer has had to deputise at fullback in the Champions League qualifiers against FK Sarajevo but Sutton believes Neil Lennon’s side will be exposed when they play better opposition: “Mikael Lustig is gone a long …
Hapoel Be’er Sheva manager Barak Bakhar has confirmed Hatem Abd Elhamed is very close to signing for Celtic. The Hoops are believed to have agreed a £1.6m fee for the 28-year-old, with the player able to play both right-back and centre-back. Bakhar says that Abd Elhamed’s decision to join Celtic was a no-brainer, considering the …
Napoli may not make a bid for Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney this summer, according to reports in the Italian media. The Scottish international was reportedly being lined up to replace Mario Rui at the San Paolo stadium, but the Portuguese fullback is now expected to stay put. Rui has been the subject of interest from …
When it comes to the Scottish Premiership, the past 8 years have been all about Celtic. The grass is green, the sky is blue, and Celtic wins the title in Scotland every year – it’s almost a certainty. With yet another title in the bag (50th for the Bhoys) last year, Celtic is an unstoppable …