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BBC News
27-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Celtic cut short contract to allow Bain exit'
Celtic have told third-choice goalkeeper Scott Bain that he can leave the club on a free transfer having agreed to cut short the 33-year-old's contract by a year as they prepare to bring Aberdeen free agent Ross Doohan back to the club as his replacement. (The Herald), externalSlovan Bratislava striker David Strelec's agent says there is no concrete offer from Celtic for the 24-year-old who is expected to leave Slovakia this summer. (The Herald), externalBrondby's Benjamin Schmedes is not yet ready to say goodbye to Mathias Kvistgaarden as there are no offers on the table for the 23-year-old despite the striker being linked with Celtic and his head coach thinking he is suited to Europe's top five leagues. (Daily Record), externalRead Tuesday's Scottish Gossip in full.
Glasgow Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Celtic given '20 goals a season' guarantee for striker by Hoops icon
The Slovakian striker, currently at Slovan Bratislava, piqued the interest of the Glasgow club, who had a £7 million bid turned down by his team. Strelec, who helped Slovan to the Slovakian title, has scored 24 goals this season. Despite the failed move, the 24-year-old hasn't ruled out staying at his current club. With Celtic reportedly looking to "spend big" on a striker, Strelec could remain a target. Moravcik, a fellow Slovakian and a well-respected figure at Celtic, believes Strelec would be a great addition to the club. Read more: Celtic to 'spend big' on striker as star's chances to be limited further Sean Dyche frontrunner for English job amid Rangers links Moravcik told the Sunday Post: "There are many stories about David and clubs are looking at him. "He has scored 18 goals this season and he was out injured for two or three months. "Right now, I have no idea where he will end up but, if he does go to Celtic, I think it would be a good move for the club and the player." Moravcik is confident about Strelec's capabilities and believes he could be a prolific scorer for Celtic. He added: "David has the capabilities to score goals for Celtic. "He knows his way to goal, for sure. "He'd score a minimum 20 goals for Celtic in a season. "He's a quality striker and has a presence. "He shows that every week in Slovakia. "He also shows it for his country and he played very well against England in the Euros last summer."
The National
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Celtic target David Strelec's transfer price could drop
The Hoops saw an offer, believed to be in the region of £7million, for the frontman knocked back by Slovan Bratislava in January. The 24-year-old had featured against them in the Champions League for the Slovak side and has had a prolific campaign - finding the net 24 times. Strelec recently broke his silence on his failed Celtic move and spoke on how his future may look now, refusing to rule out staying at his current club. Like in previous windows, Brendan Rodgers has spoken of his desire to add quality - stating he will need three new players if nobody leaves. And striker is likely to be a position looked at. Read more: Celtic 'target' drops major transfer hint and exit admission Aberdeen vs Celtic: TV channel, live stream, team news & kick-off time Middlesbrough were also interested and Slovan chief executive Ivan Kmotrik has spoken to Teeside Live about the current situation, admitting they may be looking at lower offers coming in. He said: 'We took a risk with David. In the summer, maybe a slightly lower offer will come, it can happen. But David didn't leave in the winter because we weren't ready for it. The offers were very good, but the really interesting ones came at the last minute. 'We didn't have a transfer target to sign for the club that was ready, it would have been a patchwork move. Today, I can't rule out whether he will stay or leave. There is still interest in him.
Daily Record
13-05-2025
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- Daily Record
Celtic could see David Strelec asking price budge as Michel Ange Balikwisha drops transfer hint
The champions were reportedly unwilling to meet Slovan Bratislava's big asking price for the striker in January Celtic have been handed encouragement in their pursuit of David Strelec, with one Slovan Bratislava chief admitting the frontman could be available for a reduced transfer fee in the summer. Back in January, Record Sport revealed the Hoops ' interest in the Slovakia international - who they had faced in the revamped Champions League - as part of their search for a direct replacement for Kyogo after he jumped ship to Rennes in Ligue 1 for £10million. However, Brendan Rodgers ' side reportedly saw a £7million bid knocked back for Strelec - who was also believed to be a target for Middlesbrough - with the Slovak club holding out for £.9.5million. That failure to bring in another attacker saw Daizen Maeda handed more starting berths through the middle, with the Japan star repaying that faith by netting a barrel load of goals to scoop up the PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year. But speaking to Teeside Live, Bratislava CEO Ivan Kmotrik concedes that they may have to lower their asking price for Strelec when the transfer window reopens next month. He said: "We took a risk with David. In the summer, maybe a slightly lower offer will come, it can happen. But David didn't leave in the winter because we weren't ready for it. The offers were very good, but the really interesting ones came at the last minute (believed to have been from Middlesbrough and Celtic). "We didn't have a transfer target to sign for the club that was ready, it would have been a patchwork move. Today, I can't rule out whether he will stay or leave. There is still interest in him. "Compared to the winter, he will only be a few months older, his position has not deteriorated significantly. Maybe the club will earn a little less, but he will be well prepared and will bring adequate compensation to the club." Royal Antwerp attacker Michel-Ange Balikwisha is another player who has heavily been linked with a move to Celtic in the last 12 months. And a stunt from the 23-year-old on social media has got Parkhead punters believing that there may be some truth to the talk. Balikwisha took to Instagram to share photos from Royal Antwerp's 3-0 hammering of Gent that secured a fifth place finish in Belgium's top tier. One Celtic fan account on then left a message under the post, commenting with a clover emoji followed by a double eye emoji. And the player then sent supporters on X into a frenzy by liking the comment, doing the same with another message under his post which read: "He liked it, Celtic" followed by a soon emoji.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Celtic urged to move for Strelec
David Strelec would score a "minimum" of 20 goals if he signs for Celtic, who have been urged to move for the Slovan Bratislava striker by former playmaker Lubomir Moravcik. (Daily Record)Celtic's long-awaited new training facility - which was expected to open in January - is now only three weeks away from being completed. (Scottish Sun)Read the rest of Monday's gossip.
