'Celtic suffer double blow in striker search' - gossip
Celtic have received a double blow after failing to reach an agreement to secure Kelechi Iheanacho, who Middlesbrough are now confident of signing, on loan from Sevilla after they were unable to agree a deal with Brondby for long-term target Mathias Kvistgaardenn. (Scottish Sun)
Middlesbrough are leading the race to sign Sevilla striker Kelechi Iheanacho after Celtic held talks with the La Liga club over a possible loan with option-to-buy deal for the 28-year-old but were unable to reach an agreement. (Anthony Joseph on X)
Sevilla striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been told he is free to choose his next club amid interest from Celtic. (Daily Record)
Talks between Celtic and Brondby for 22-year-old striker Mathias Kvistgaarden have broken down and the Scottish champions have moved on to other targets, although they could revisit in the summer. (Anthony Joseph on X)
Slovan Bratislava sports director Robert Vittek has warned that they will want a record transfer fee in the range of £7-9m for David Strelac, the 23-year-old striker wanted by Celtic. (Daily Record)
Celtic are ready to pay a Slovak league record fee of £8m for David Strelec, but Slovan Bratislava are demanding at least £10m for the 23-year-old striker. (TV Noviny)
Sarpsborg chief executive Bjorge Oiestad has confirmed the Norwegian club have rejected bids for winger Sondre Orjasaeter and it is believed that Celtic are considering an improved offer amid further talks after having a £4.6m bid rejected for 21-year-old valued at around £7m. (Anthony Joseph on X)
West Ham United have stolen a march on their rivals Brighton & Hove Albion and a host of English Championship clubs and can land Celtic striker Daniel Cummings for around £300,000 in cross-border training compensation this summer, when the 18-year-old is out of contract. (Daily Record)
West Ham are closing in on the signing of Celtic striker Daniel Cummings, with talks over a pre-contract agreement having reached an advanced stage for the 18-year-old. (Anthony Joseph on X)
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