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The National
2 days ago
- Sport
- The National
David Strelec's dad in transfer update as Celtic namechecked
Celtic had a deadline day bid for the Slovan Bratislava star back in January, with his club demanding £9 million, which also put off fellow suitors Middlesbrough. Slovan were eliminated from the Champions League this week and blew the chance for a rematch with Celtic in the play-offs, after they were thrashed 5-1 in Glasgow last season in the league phases. Read more: And Strelec's father - former Slovan star Milan Strelec - believes their defeat to Kairat Almaty could spark off a sale of the 24-year-old. He said: "When Slovan were trying to win through to the main stages of the Champions League again, the club's management would not consider David's transfer. "Or at least it was not high on their agenda. "But now I presume things will start to happen before the August deadline. "Things will start heating up around David again. "As far as I know, several clubs are still interested, including Celtic and Middlesbrough and we know both had bids for him in the past. "So I am curious what will happen in the remaining few days before the deadline."
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
David Strelec's dad in transfer update as Celtic namechecked
Slovan were eliminated from the Champions League this week and blew the chance for a rematch with Celtic in the play-offs, after they were thrashed 5-1 in Glasgow last season in the league phases. Read more: And Strelec's father - former Slovan star Milan Strelec - believes their defeat to Kairat Almaty could spark off a sale of the 24-year-old. He said: "When Slovan were trying to win through to the main stages of the Champions League again, the club's management would not consider David's transfer. "Or at least it was not high on their agenda. "But now I presume things will start to happen before the August deadline. "Things will start heating up around David again. "As far as I know, several clubs are still interested, including Celtic and Middlesbrough and we know both had bids for him in the past. "So I am curious what will happen in the remaining few days before the deadline."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic's interest in £9m striker ‘will start heating up again' after his club failed to make the Champions League
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LONG-TERM Celtic target David Strelec's father has revealed the Hoops are still interested in finally signing the Slovakia international striker. Celtic had a deadline day bid for the Slovan Bratislava star back in January with his club demanding £9 million, which also put off fellow suitors Middlesbrough. 3 Strelec came up against Celtic last season Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 David Strelec's Slovan Bratislava were eliminated by Kairat Almaty Credit: Getty 3 Brendan Rodgers has made no secret of his desire to strengthen his striker force Credit: Getty Slovan were eliminated from the Champions League this week and blew the chance for a rematch with Celtic in the play-offs, after they were thrashed 5-1 in Glasgow last season in the league phases. And Strelec's father - former Slovan star Milan Strelec - believes their defeat to Kairat Almaty could spark off a sale of the 24-year-old. He said: "When Slovan were trying to win through to the main stages of the Champions League again, the club's management would not consider David's transfer. "Or at least it was not high on their agenda. "But now I presume things will start to happen before the August deadline. "Things will start heating up around David again. "As far as I know, several clubs are still interested, including Celtic and Middlesbrough and we know both had bids for him in the past. "So I am curious what will happen in the remaining few days before the deadline." Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has been left frustrated with the lack of transfer activity this summer so far. But had toned down his stance saying he is "philosophical" over the club's transfer strategy. Celtic hero Neil Lennon spotted singing and dancing to Oasis song at Murrayfield gig He also says they haven't replaced the goals scored by the Kyogo Furuhashi, Matt O'Riley and Nicolas Kuhn after their recent departures. Rodgers is keen to bolster his squad ahead of the transfer window closing and says he remains hopeful of getting a player or two in before the Champions League play-off deadline on Wednesday. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Record
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Celtic transfer news as fresh David Strelec claim emerges amid 'lucrative' Josh Brownhill offer
The Hoops failed in a bid to sign the forward back in January and it's on the agenda again Celtic have been told that Slovan Bratislava may look to cash in on star man David Strelec if they don't reach the revamped group stages of the Champions League. The Slovakia star was a target for the Hoops in January, with Brendan Rodgers ' side reportedly seeing a £7million bid knocked back for the 24-year-old. Strelec enjoyed a fine campaign in front of goal last season, netting 25 times in 47 matches in all competitions. The striker has continued his form into the new season and scored twice across two matches in his team's 6-2 aggregate victory against Bosnian outfit Zrinjski Mostar to book their place in the third round of qualifying for Europe's premiere competition. Slovan will face Kairat Almaty of Azerbaijan for a spot in the play-off round and two former Slovakian stars reckon progression is essential if the club want to keep a hold of talisman Strelec. Ex midfielder Peter Duris told Sport24: "There aren't many number nines like him at the moment. I see him in one of the big European clubs. I don't think he has to worry at all about not making it abroad. "He's playing in top form. He's also exceptional in that he's left-footed and scores goals. He has been very well trained and I am very pleasantly surprised by him. If Slovan does not advance to the main stage of the Champions League, they can easily move him to a top club for more than 10 million." Former Slovakian international goalkeeper Ladislav Molnar added: "They know he has a great value. He is currently a player who, when even half-chances arise that the opponent offers him, can clearly take advantage of them. "He is in great form, which is great for Slovan. I think we will hear more about Strelec in a short time." Meanwhile, Celtic -linked Josh Brownhill is said to have a contract offer from a new club on the table just days after confirming his departure from Burnley. The 29-year-old joints the Clarets from Bristol City back in 2020 and despite banging in 18 goals last season to help the Turf Moore side return to the Premier League, has now moved on at the end of his contract. Parkhead has been touted as a potential destination for the midfielder but FourFourTwo now report that Leicester City have offered the player a lucrative contract to bring him to the King Power Stadium. They add that Brownhill's preference would be to land a move back to the Premier League but that he will also entertain approaches from further afield should they arrive. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Celtic page, 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 Celtic community here.
The National
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The National
I saw dream Celtic transfer collapse - it tooks weeks to get over it
And the Slovan Bratislava striker insists he would have no complaints if he remained in Slovakia. Strelec was unhappy last season when his January move to Celtic fell through after Slovan Bratislava slapped a £9 million price tag on him. He even refused to play after the window had ended before resolving his dispute with the club and helping Slovan win another title by scoring 20 goals. But he has stressed he is only concentrating on playing for Slovan Bratislava for the new season. He said: "I thought about the failed transfer for a while, I admit, about two weeks, then I got myself together. "As it turned out, I got injured anyway after it. Read more: "But in the end, everything turned out well and I'm glad I stayed. "It was my best season so far. It started with the European Championships, after which I joined Slovan after a short break. I didn't even have a long break, which actually helped me. "I did really well for both Slovan and the national team. "We have achieved great success in recent years. "I definitely feel the expectations have risen here. "I think people are now expecting at least the Europa League group stages, but it's not that easy. But nothing is impossible. "But of course our aim is to play in the Champions League again."
