Celtic close on Tomas Cvancara loan as Piroe bid collapses
Giuseppe Rossi says he regrets not joining Celtic, calling Parkhead a club of history and ‘love’. He rates the Celtic-Rangers derby among the world’s top three and says it ‘would have been a great experience’.
Celtic are finalising a loan for Borussia Monchengladbach striker Tomas Cvancara, with an option to buy. The 25-year-old Czech agreed terms after ending his Antalyaspor loan over unpaid wages.
Recall of Celtic’s 1986 European Cup tie: 1-1 at Parkhead v Dynamo Kiev after Mo Johnston’s equaliser, with Tommy Burns injured. The daunting Kiev second leg is teased as the next instalment.
Kieran Tierney says Europe remains a priority as Celtic chase Europa League progress at Bologna, despite a ‘hard run of fixtures’ and injuries to key players. He cites the 3-1 win at Feyenoord as belief.
Motherwell’s Andy Halliday says Celtic would need about £3m for 15-goal Tawanda Maswanhise. O’Neill watched him score v Ross County, with the 23-year-old able to play wide or as a No 9.
Celtic are among clubs keen on Girona winger Yaser Asprilla. The £16m signing is set to leave on loan, with a £1.75m fee mooted. The 22-year-old left-footer mainly plays off the right.
Ex-Northern Ireland keeper Michael McGovern, 42, returns to Celtic as a goalkeeping coach, working across B team and first team. Former winger Daniel Arzani joins Melbourne City on loan.
Celtic are monitoring 23-year-old Tirol centre-back Jamie Lawrence, out of contract this summer. The 6ft 7in ex-Bayern talent is a high-risk, cut-price option after a mixed Magdeburg spell and progress in Austria.
Celtic’s move for Leeds forward Joel Piroe has collapsed, with Leeds unwilling to sell due to 49ers links to Rangers, per Sky Sports’ Anthony Joseph. Celtic continue to seek a striker this month.
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, who struggled on loan at Celtic, impresses at FC Koln with three standout 90-minute displays. Coach Lukas Kwasniok hails a ‘truly excellent transfer’, with an €8m option to buy.
