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The National
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
European duo 'join' Celtic in transfer hunt for striker
The Hoops remain interested in the 24-year-old striker after having a £7 million bid rejected for him in January. Strelec ended his season with Slovan by being the joint top scorer in the Slovakian league after 20 goals in 29 starts. Read more: He was watched by scouts from Feyenoord and Real Betis as he netted against FC Kosice in Slovan's final game of the campaign. But he inisists he doesn't know what the future holds for him. He said: "I am proud to be the joint top scorer in the league, but I should have scored more goals."If I scored all my chances, I wouldn't be playing for Slovan Bratislava. "I think I'll be here at the beginning of the pre-season training. "I'm pleased and flattered by the interest from abroad, but I'm primarily focused on what the reality is. I'm at home and I'm happy here. "We'll see if a good offer comes along for all parties. "I could have done better, but I think I have enjoyed this season. I am pleased that we as a club have achieved our goal by reaching the Champions League. It was a brilliant experience and now we will try to repeat something similar."
The National
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Celtic target makes future claim ahead of summer window
The forward was linked with a move to Celtic at the end of January. Brendan Rodgers was on the hunt for a new number nine after Kyogo Furuhashi's unexpected mid-season departure to Stade Rennais in France. Read more: Celtic ultimately didn't sign Strelec, who coincidentally played against them in the Champions League at the beginning of this season. The 24-year-old was asked if he would be happy to stay with Bratislava after their 1-0 win over FC Kosice on Saturday: "I think so," he replied [Record]. "The transfer window isn't even open yet, so it'll probably be a while. "I'm happy about it, but I'm mainly focused on reality. I'm happy at Slovan and I'm at home here. We haven't even talked about it with the management yet, we'll see how it goes. Maybe an even better offer will come." Strelec has scored 24 goals and assisted eight in 47 Slovan appearances this term. He is their top marksman. Former Parkhead favourite Lubomir Moravcik recently delivered his verdict on a potential switch: "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," he told the Sunday Post. "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."
Daily Record
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
David Strelec drops fresh Celtic transfer hint as forgotten star vows to return 'a complete player'
The Hoops saw a £7.5million bid rejected for the Slovakian striker back in January David Strelec insists he is more than happy at Slovan Bratislava - but admits he hopes Celtic come back in for him with an improved offer. The Slovakian frontman was the subject of a £7.5million bid from Brendan Rodgers ' side late in the January transfer window that was knocked back by Bratislava, who were said to be holding out for £9million. After winning the Slovakian top-flight league at a canter Strelec's team will once again take part in the qualifying stage of the Champions League next season, having come up against Celtic in the revamped group stage last September where they were hammered 5-1 at Parkhead. The 24-year-old enjoyed a fine campaign in front of goal, bagging 24 goals in 47 matches in all competitions. Rodgers is likely to revisit his search for another striker this summer following Kyogo 's January exit to Rennes and Strelec - who has also been linked with Middlesbrough - has dropped a hint that he will still be open to a move. Asked if we would be happy to remain with Bratislava after their 1-0 win against FC Kosice on Saturday, he said: "I think so. The transfer window isn't even open yet, so it'll probably be a while. "I'm happy about it, but I'm mainly focused on reality. I'm happy at Slovan and I'm at home here. We haven't even talked about it with the management yet, we'll see how it goes. Maybe an even better offer will come." Elsewhere, forgotten Celtic star Marco Tilio insists he will come back to Parkhead a more complete player. The Aussie winger has enjoyed a productive loan spell back in his home country with Melbourne City, registering five goals and five assists in 17 games to helo his side reach the A-League finals. And with the player set to return to Glasgow for pre-season in July, Tilio, 23, has also revealed he has been in constant dialogue with the Hoops over his progress. He said: "If I'm being completely honest, I think I'm in a better position now than what I was back then. "I've matured a lot in the last couple of years. I had my first injury going over to Scotland, and pretty much ridden all those waves, and here I am now. "I feel more mature. I feel more a complete player now, and understanding of the game a lot better. I speak to obviously team managers, and there's a loans manager who reaches out after most games. "Since I moved to Celtic, I've just been looking to find consistent game time, consistently in playing and in my body feeling confident in that again. "Here I am now in that position, and I'm really glad where I am. Just confident, consistent game time, and I know what I can bring to the team."
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.
