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Daily Record
a day ago
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- Daily Record
Bizarre Louis Munteanu transfer twist after Celtic 'bid' as 'bored' Cluj star tackles £15.5m deal amid big if from boss
Brendan Rodgers is on the look out for more attacking additions this summer Irked Louis Munteanu has tackled speculation over his Cluj future amid reports in Romania about an offer from Celtic. Brendan Rodgers has admitted he is keen to add more firepower to his side this summer - and sources in Romania claim that the Hoops have seen an offer of just under £6.9million booted out by the Transylvania based club. Following the murmurs around the Scottish Premiership champions, owner Nelutu Varga declared that an unnamed club from France had an £15.5m offer accepted. He told Pro Sport: "I won't say the club, because that's how we agreed. They are professionals and they want to present him, as is normal. I think the transfer will be resolved in a few days." However, the 21-year-old now insists he is "bored" about the speculation on his future - which only intensified after he missed the league clash with Rapid Bucharest on Sunday. Speaking post-match, he said: "I'm a little behind with my preparation, but with training I hope to catch up. It's not very pleasant on the bench, but that's it, I'll do my job. "If the thought of a transfer flew into my head, I would no longer be here. The thought is not in my head." Pushed on the comments from his chairman, he went on: "I want to tell you honestly, I'm bored of so many numbers being discussed. I'm here at Cluj." Cluj boss Dan Petrescu also appeared to question if an offer was on the table, admitting he expected the frontman to be involved in the Europa League qualification clash with Lugano on Thursday. He said: "I spoke to the player, the boy's behaviour is beyond my expectations, I tell you honestly. "He's very serious, he wants to play, he doesn't think he's going to get injured. I was afraid to put him in, if he really has an offer, but he wants to play. "I want Louis Munteanu to stay, but if he has a very good offer, I wish him luck." You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season.
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Louis Munteanu breaks Celtic transfer silence as striker names exactly when 'necessary' change will happen
Brendan Rodgers has admitted he is keen to add more goals to his side in the summer window In-demand Louis Munteanu insists he is happy at Cluj amid a reported £6.9million bid from Celtic. Brendan Rodgers has admitted he is keen to add more firepower to this summer despite the incoming arrival of Shin Yamada. And reports in Romania claim that the the Hoops have seen an offer of just under £6.9million booted out by the Transylvania based club - with the club holding out for a £15.5million. Having netted 25 goals last season, the Romania international got his season off to a scoring start in the Europa League qualifiers on Thursday night. The 23-year-old scored late on in the 3-0 first leg win over Paks, and said after the game: "I'm glad I came back in style, I'm happy for the team's victory, for the three goals scored and, most importantly, that we didn't concede a goal. "It was clear in the first half that they also have quality, but I don't think they are above us. I'm glad we managed to qualify, we had to do it, because we were the better team." Pressed on interest this summer with Lille and Nice also said to have expressed an interest, he said: "I don't know, you have to ask the team owner. "I don't know anything. Until there's something concrete, I'm not interested in words. I was behind in training, I'm fine now, I'm back and I think it was a little obvious that I'm not doing well. "I want to play in the Romanian championship, for the moment. When it will be necessary for me to go, we will see. "These things are beyond me. I feel very good here, I was appreciated from the first minute. I am a happy player here" As it stands, it appears a change in Cluj's stance would be the only thing that changes Munteanu's exit stance this summer. But Cluj owner Nelutu Varga is bullish about the chances of keeping the player in the Romania press. He said amid reports of a bid from Celtic: "I have clearly said that Louis Munteanu will only leave if someone pays €18million (£15.5million.) I am not discussing anything else." And boss Dan Petrescu is also desperate to keep the talisman at the club for next season. He said after the Europa League win: "Louis Munteanu will be almost irreplaceable. If we get a player who scores that many goals, it means we won the lottery." You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here. Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
Celtic fall short with offer for Romania forward
Cluj have rejected a £6.9m bid from Celtic for striker Louis Munteanu, with the Romanian club saying they want double that for the 23-year-old who is also of interest to Lille and Nice. (Iamsport, external - in Romanian)Celtic are interested in signing 22-year-old Ivorian striker Richard Kone from Wycombe Wanderers as a potential replacement for Daizen Maeda, but the English club could demand £7m, a figure the Scottish champions are hesitant to meet unless the Japan forward's transfer generates substantial funds. (TeamTalk), externalCeltic manager Brendan Rodgers has told midfielder Kwon Hyeok-kyu he is free to find a new club, admitted that Luis Palma is likely to leave on another loan, while there has been interest in fellow winger Yang Hyun-jun. (The National), externalOut-of-favour Celtic winger Luis Palma is set to join Polish club Lech Poznan on loan after the 25-year-old turned down offers from the Championship, Turkey and Major League Soccer. (Football Insider), externalLech Poznan hope to negotiate an option to buy Luis Palma next summer with Celtic amid talks over a loan deal for the Honduras winger. (Anthony Joseph on X), external
BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Cluj reject £6.9m Celtic bid for Munteanu'
Celtic reportedly fall short with offer for Romania forward, while a La Liga side are credited with interest in a Rangers midfielder... Cluj have rejected a £6.9m bid from Celtic for striker Louis Munteanu, with the Romanian club saying they want double that for the 23-year-old who is also of interest to Lille and Nice. (Iamsport - in Romanian), externalCeltic are interested in signing 22-year-old Ivorian striker Richard Kone from Wycombe Wanderers as a potential replacement for Daizen Maeda, but the English club could demand £7m, a figure the Scottish champions are hesitant to meet unless the Japan forward's transfer generates substantial funds. (TeamTalk), externalCeltic manager Brendan Rodgers has told midfielder Kwon Hyeok-kyu he is free to find a new club, admitted that Luis Palma is likely to leave on another loan, while there has been interest in fellow winger Yang Hyun-jun. (The National), externalOut-of-favour Celtic winger Luis Palma is set to join Polish club Lech Poznan on loan after the 25-year-old turned down offers from the Championship, Turkey and Major League Soccer. (Football Insider), externalLech Poznan hope to negotiate an option to buy Luis Palma next summer with Celtic amid talks over a loan deal for the Honduras winger. (Anthony Joseph on X), externalRangers' Nicolas Raskin is one of several players Real Betis have on their radar as they prepare for the midfield departures of Cardoso and William Carvalho. (Mucho Deporte - in Spanish), externalRomania legend Gheorghe Hagi has categorically ruled out any chance of his son, Ianis, making a shock return to Rangers, despite a report saying there was a possibility of the 26-year-old being re-signed following his summer release and being targeted by Legia Warsaw and clubs in the Gulf. (The Herald), externalRangers are leading the race to sign 19-year-old Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles, who is keen to leave Sheffield Wednesday. (Ed Johnson on X), externalRangers are well-placed to sign former Ibrox forward Josh Windass after the 31-year-old won the right to leave Sheffield Wednesday as a free agent over the non-payment of wages by the financially hit Championship club. (Football Insider), externalDundee United are closing in on the loan capture of 26-year-old Barnsley striker Max Watters. (The Courier), externalDundee United are closing in on the signing of winger Ivan Dolcek on a season-long loan from Dunajska Streda with an option to buy the 25-year-old. (Daily Record), externalLuton Town have had two bids turned down by Aberdeen for 23-year-old winger Shayden Morris, the latest being for £600,000 plus add-ons. (Sky Sports), externalAberdeen are exploring the possibility of a return on loan from Sporting Charleroi for Palestinian striker Oday Dabbagh and the 26-year-old is open to the move, although Zamalek and Wydad Casablanca are also interested. (Sportsboom), externalCharlton Athletic and Blackburn Rovers are the Championship clubs who have had £1m bids for 24-year-old Australia right-back Lewis Miller rejected by Hibernian. (AusFootHQ on X), externalJalmaro Calvin faces a work permit hearing as the 22-year-old Jamaica forward's transfer to St Mirren from Cavalier progresses. (Daily Record), externalSheffield Wednesday have had conversations in an attempt to re-sign Scotland-capped Callum Paterson, with the 30-year-old keen to stay at the club despite rejecting an initial contract offer and having interest from Championship rivals, League One and overseas. (Sheffield Star), external
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Louis Munteanu transfer cover broken as Celtic told Balikwisha's private feelings amid 'ridiculous' left back offer
The Hoops are escalating their player search with Shin Yamada expected to be the next player to arrive Cluj boss Dan Peterescu has branded Louis Munteanu "irreplaceable" following reports of a £6.9million bid from Celtic The Scottish Premiership champions are keen to sign a striker despite the incoming arrivals of Shin Yamada - but Brendan Rodgers' declared the club would like to add even more firepower. The Hoops have lost both Nicolas Kuhn to Como and Kyogo Furuhashi in the last six months - and Rodgers insists he needs to replaced the goals that have been lost since January. And reports in Romania claim that the the Hoops have seen an offer of just under £6.9million booted out by the Transylvania based club - with the club holding out for a £15.5million. Cluj owner Nelutu Varga told Sport Pesurse: "I have clearly said that Louis Munteanu will only leave if someone pays 18 million euros. I am not discussing anything else." And Peterescu is keen to keep the frontman who netted 25 goals last term. He said: "Louis Munteanu will be almost irreplaceable. If we get a player who scores that many goals, it means we won the lottery." Royal Antwerp wide man Michel-Ange Balikwisha is top of Celtic's list to replace the Kuhn after his move to Como Sporting director Marc Overmars has declared that he will only sell the winger for the right price - but reports suggest that a deal could be done with the Belgian outfit in dire need of a financial boost. Speaking to Off the Underside, Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph claimed that the wide man has given Celtic an "indication" he would like to join the club this summer after long-standing interest. Celtic have also been credited with an interest in Manchester United misfit Tyrell Malacia as they search for a new left-back. After Greg Taylor's departure, the boss is looking to add competition for Kieran Tierney. Celtic had shown interest in taking the Netherlands international on loan in January, Reports suggest that after United need to sell him for £3.22million to avoid a loss under the profit and sustainability rules (PSR). It is claimed the club willing to accept that lowball bid due to the lack of interest so far this summer - and former United striker Teddy Sheringham has branded the situation "ridiculous." He told Sky Bet: 'It's very easy to spend money on players, but it's hard to recoup it. 'It seems quiet, but I bet there's lots going on behind the scenes at Manchester United. Other clubs know United's position. 'They've made it known that they're looking to sell around five players, which signals to other clubs to make them ridiculous offers. 'I would assume that's what football clubs are doing around Europe, and Manchester United are turning them down at the moment. 'The longer that goes on, I reckon those offers might be a little less ridiculous, but United want these players off the books – they've made their bed and they've got to lie in it. 'They'll probably take anything from a quarter to a fifth of their asking price for some of them.'
