Celtic Transfer Rumours and Signings

[SiN]

Everton forward James McFadden may hand in a transfer request to speed up a move to Glasgow giants Celtic.
The Sunday Mail claims that the Scotland international is desperate to move to his boyhood heroes having had limited first team opportunities this season.

Celtic have already had a loan bid for McFadden rejected while the 24 year old didn't even make Everton's bench for the game with Arsenal on Saturday.

[rojinegro13]

why keep a guy you dont even have on the bench? they should let him go to Celtic to keep his form, heck he could even get better...:sad:

[SiN]

I agree, they dont even keep him on the bench most of the times. He is a talented player, he needs to play to keep his form. Celtic would be a great choice.

[rojinegro13]

he could help for the next match in the champions......or not?

[ulster21]

Everton forward James McFadden may hand in a transfer request to speed up a move to Glasgow giants Celtic.
The Sunday Mail claims that the Scotland international is desperate to move to his boyhood heroes having had limited first team opportunities this season.

Celtic have already had a loan bid for McFadden rejected while the 24 year old didn't even make Everton's bench for the game with Arsenal on Saturday.

McFadden should have been moved along time ago.... he does not get enough playing time at Everton which also hurts the Scottish national team. I do not think he should go to Celtic.... he needs to stay in the EPL at say West Ham or Fulham.

[SiN]

I never thought of that option, he might get more of a chance at West Ham or Fulham than Celtic, is that what you are thinking? I suppose your right.

[Andygers]

Faddy wants to move to Celtic, as he is a supporter and it would be a dream move for him.

[SiN]

Yeh he has his mind-set on Celtic, i doubt he will move anywhere else...

[Andygers]

I don't rate him as highly as many people do here, he might score the occasional goal but hes not the complete player.

[SiN]

Scottish champions Celtic signed Germany defender Andreas Hinkel from Sevilla on Friday.

Hinkel, 25, linked up with Gordon Strachan's side after agreeing a three and a half year contract. The fee has not been disclosed.

The former Stuttgart player admitted he can't wait to play in front of Celtic's passionate supporters at Parkhead.

"Having already played against Celtic in European competition, I am well aware of the magnificent stadium and wonderful passionate support which the club enjoys," Hinkel said.

"Celtic is a great club with a great history, having achieved such success at home and in Europe. It is a great honour to join the club and I hope to play an important part in the club's future over the next few years."

Strachan added: "Andreas is someone who we have been looking at for some time and we are pleased to have finally got him to Celtic."

[rojinegro13]

I was about to post that, I also hear that there is a brazilian on the way to Celtic, but I dont remember his name.

[rojinegro13]

artur boruc commits his future to celtic
Paul Cuddihy
CELTIC have signed up Artur Boruc on a new three-and-a-half year contract that will see the goalkeeper remain at the club until at least the summer of 2011.

The news will delight supporters who have seen the Polish internationalist play an integral part in Celtic’s back-to-back title triumphs as well as helping the club reach the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League for two consecutive seasons.

Boruc joined Celtic from Legia Warsaw in 2005 and quickly established himself as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper.

And the 27-year-old’s performances, both in the SPL and in Europe, have been outstanding, with his vital save in the penalty shoot-out against Spartak Moscow ensuring Celtic reached the group stages of this season’s UEFA Champions League.

Speaking to the official Celtic website today, Boruc said: "I'm delighted to have signed this new deal at Celtic.

"I've enjoyed my time at the club immensely and I hope I'll be able to enjoy more and more success here in the future."

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan said: "Clearly this is great news for the club and we are delighted to have agreed this new extended contract with Artur.

“He has made a massive contribution to our success in the past two seasons and will hopefully continue to do so in the years ahead.”

Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: “We are absolutely delighted to have successfully concluded our discussions with Artur. He is an important part of Gordon’s squad and it’s great news for everyone that he has committed his future to the club.

“The Celtic board will do all we can to support Gordon's plans for the development of the Celtic squad.

“This means, as well as continuing to strengthen the squad through bringing in new players, which we have already done in the past few days with the signing of German internationalist Andreas Hinkel, ensuring that key players remain here at Celtic Park."

[Andygers]

Haha Celtic can spend as much as they like but were still gonnie win the league.

[ulster21]

What is with all these signings??.... Celtic must have the largest # of players on their squad in all of european football

[Andygers]

No that title goes to Hearts :)

[ulster21]

No that title goes to Hearts :)

:lol:...true....the Hearts of Lithuania, who knew that getting all of your players from the football powerhouse of Lithuania would not produce results :D

[Andygers]

Well saying that they did beat the mighty Gretna 2-0 at the weekend ;)

[ulster21]

Well saying that they did beat the mighty Gretna 2-0 at the weekend ;)

I was sure Gretna were going to make some good signings before the season started...was dead wrong!! I'm definately rooting for Dundee to make it back to the top flight .

[Andygers]

Nah i think Hamilton will make it, Dundee have finally found their bad patch this season and Hamilton are reaping the benefits.

btw why the hell are we talking about this on this thread lol :lol:

[ulster21]

Nah i think Hamilton will make it, Dundee have finally found their bad patch this season and Hamilton are reaping the benefits.

btw why the hell are we talking about this on this thread lol :lol:

I will discuss the mighty Dundee & Hamilton wherever I damn well please!!! :lol:
...and besides I am sure if any of there players get halfway decent then Celtic will sign them up to ride the bench.

[Andygers]

Lol the Celtic bench isn't warm enough yet :lol:

[frontman]

Hail Hail to you as well amigo..not got a thread to discuss your team then..ffs

[Andygers]

Hail Hail to you as well amigo..not got a thread to discuss your team then..ffs We know you guys have had a bad season so far but you don't have to take it out on us....:lol:

[SiN]

Scottish Premier League champions, Celtic Glasgow, are tying to strengthen their midfield by raiding the French league. According to the French press, Gordon Strachan's club are eyeing Jerko Leko (28), AS Monaco's Croatian defensive midfielder.

[SiN]

In an interview to BBC, Celtic's manager Gordon Strachan has confirmed the interest of the Scottish club, in Alexander Frei (28): "Interest us so much. Is a good player, we have searched him also in the past, but Borussia Dortmund don't want to sell him, and the price is too high"-declared Strachan.

[nelly]

This will be a big blow for Celtic, I would be surpised if Strachan wnated him to leave.

10M !!!



Sunderland are ready to smash their transfer record with a £10m swoop for Celtic's Aiden McGeady. (The Sun)

[nelly]

Celtic might make a bid for Darren Bent of Spurs.

Blimey if he cannot score @ Celtic then he can't score anywhere. I wonder how much Celtic will offer, I doubt it would be enough for this overpriced player.

Celtic are preparing a bid to take Tottenham's £16m striker Darren Bent on loan next season. (Daily Record)

[SiN]

The Australian striker Scott McDonald (24) has extended for other 5 years his contract with Celtic of Glasgow.

[I Am Legend]

I have heard a very sttrong rumour that Celtic will be in with a £7 million bid for James McFaddon of Birmingham pretty soon.

[I Am Legend]

Please note I was first to break the above news.

[I Am Legend]

Also, McFaddon is a wanker and I hope he breaks his leg! I hate his sort of attitude.

[ulster21]

Please note I was first to break the above news.

Please...someone give Dupont a cookie :lol:

[ulster21]

Also, McFaddon is a wanker and I hope he breaks his leg! I hate his sort of attitude.

Agreed

[nelly]

No Wonder Moyes would not play him and wanted rid.

[Andygers]

^ Moyes wouldn't play McFaddon because he had McFadden in the team :D

[I Am Legend]

^ Moyes wouldn't play McFaddon because he had McFadden in the team :D

Yeah right! He left them cos he couldn't make the first team at Everton.

He is a twat and I hope he never kicks a ball again!

[SiN]

Greek international striker Georgis Samaras insists that a permanent deal with Celtic remains his "first choice" despite reports linking him to Serie A side Lazio.

[SiN]

It was announced couple of weeks ago and now it is confirmed: Celtic is determined to engage Jerko Leko (28). Apparently, the Scottish club has offered 3 millions of Euros to Munich for the midfielder who's contract ends in 2010.

[ATraczyk]

I've heard rumors of Polish midfielder Lewandowski moving to Celtic for around 5 million pounds

[ulster21]

I've heard rumors of Polish midfielder Lewandowski moving to Celtic for around 5 million pounds

Celtic loves their Polish players....I guess since Ireland is becoming more Polish by the minute they decided to start going after Polish players to attract more Polish immigrants as fans of Celtic.

[I Am Legend]

Celtic loves their Polish players....I guess since Ireland is becoming more Polish by the minute they decided to start going after Polish players to attract more Polish immigrants as fans of Celtic.

^:lol::lol::lol:

[ulster21]

^:lol::lol::lol:

This may sound like a joke but I'm telling you...this is an actual strategy thought up by Celtic's Management

[ATraczyk]

Well as far as I know all Poles are already fans of Celtic. Celtic is Catholic so are 95% of Poles. They still have Boruc, got rid of Zurawski who Polish people were getting tired of before his transfer. So its a strategy yes but it would be a useless one because Poles love Celtic already. Annother reason is because they dont really have anyone else to be a fan of, which other Scottish teams have a Pole? Dundee United have Zaluska but back home most people dont really hear much about him, Gretna had Krysiak on loan but no one really likes Gretna unless you like to loose.

[Andygers]

Celtic can have all the poles they want!

We are fine with a worldwide support :)

[ATraczyk]

Looks like Lewandowski wont transfer to Celtic as he pledged he would stay at Shaktar, and also looks like Boruc will stay since Strachan was a boob and overpriced him just to make sure he didnt leave.

[I Am Legend]

Tottenham gave Celtic a good pumping this afternoon. :smoking:

[SiN]

Graveson might be heading to Real Zaragoza

[SiN]

MARC CROSAS insists he's making the biggest move of his career after agreeing to quit boyhood idols Barcelona for Celtic in a £1.3m switch.

The Spaniard will quit Barca's New York training base tonight to complete his move to Celtic and could be paraded in front of the fans before their SPL opener with St Mirren on Sunday.

Crosas, who came through the same Barca youth system that spawned Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas, admits he can't wait to begin his new life in Scotland after ending a seven-year association with the Catalan giants.

Speaking from New York, Crosas said: "I have spoken with my agent and everything is on for me to sign for Celtic.

"A fee has been agreed between the clubs and my agent is dealing with all the personal terms.

"That means I should be in Glasgow on Saturday and I hope to finalise everything and undergo a medical before they play on Sunday.

"It's the biggest move of my career and I'm very excited about it. It's sad that I'm leaving Barcelona after so long but I couldn't have picked a better club to join than Celtic."

Crosas becomes Celtic's third signing of the new campaign after they snapped up Paddy McCourt from Derry City and made Georgios Samaras' move from Manchester City permanent.

Celtic will pay £415,000 up front for Crosas and £750,000 depending on appearances.

Barca have also insisted on a £1.65m buy-back clause on the deal at the end of season 2009-10 but Celtic will be delighted to get the talented midfielder on the cheap.

Hespent last season on loan at Lyon where it's believed a fee of £2m was quoted to the French champions when they opened talks about a permanent deal in summer.

[O Maestro 10]

Cardiff defender Glenn Loovens is on the brink of completing a transfer to Celtic.

[SiN]

Celtic have officialized the engagement od Glenn Loovens from Cardiff for about two million euros

[SiN]

Shaun Maloney (25) leaves Aston Villa. The little offensive midfielder returns to his homeland, signing a contract for four years with Celtic. The footballer has played for a year and half with the Villans.

[SiN]

Celtic's Japanese midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura wants to leave the club and return to Japan in the January transfer window.

[Salt The Fries]

Oh, crap. What a waste. He deserves to be in some top European club, but if that's his wish...

[SiN]

Yeh, imagine him at Galatasaray. He would be our second Japanese, and they dont do too baldy in a league like the TSL.

[SiN]

According to the British press , the new target of Celtic of Glasgow is the striker of Inter, Hernan Crespo (33). The Scotish club is ready to offer to the Argentinian foward two yers contract.

[Andygers]

According to the British press , the new target of Celtic of Glasgow is the striker of Inter, Hernan Crespo (33). The Scotish club is ready to offer to the Argentinian foward two yers contract. I can't see there being any point in this signing as Samaras is on such good form.

[SiN]

Celtic bought contract free american goalkeeper Dominic Cervi (22). Cervi plays in Under23 U.S. national team.

[SiN]

About the possibility to move to Celtic, Barcelona defender Sylviho has declared: "If there would be an offer, and we would be able to accept it, I would be really excited"

[Andygers]

They are going to need to sign someone in January after they are pumped out of Europe and beaten by us on Dec 27th :smoking:

[SiN]

Celtic face competition for Barcelona winger Jeffren Suarez.

The Spain youth international has welcomed interest from Celtic and he could move to Parkhead in January.

However, Fiorentina and Siena are also keen on Jeffren.

[SiN]

After Heerenven also Celtic seem interested in Genk 26 year old winger Elyanev Barda. The Israeli player's contract will expire in 2010 and he has already declared his intention to leave. The belgian club could then decide to sell him in one of the next market session

[SiN]

It seems that Celtic have made an official offer to Genk to obtain 26 year old forard Elyaniv Barda; there have already been some rumours in the last days concerning the scottish club's interest for the player, but now it seems that they are ready do spend five million euros.

[SiN]

Celtic is targeting Hoffenheim's Nigerian forward Chinedu Obasi (23) who has already made 5 goals this year in Bundesliga.