Celtic: June 2008 - news archive

Celtic have rejected claims they will sell Shunsuke Nakamura this summer, with Serie A side Bologna tracking the player.

Premier League new boys Stoke are reportedly looking to sign Celtic's out-of-favour midfielder Thomas Gravesen.

New Celtic signing Paddy McCourt said it was a relief to sign for the club but he was surprised they came in for him.

Celtic are facing competition from Lazio in their bid to sign Manchester City striker Georgios Samaras on a permanent basis.

Birmingham City are standing firm over want-away Scotland winger James McFadden and will deny him a move to Celtic.

Celtic's £5.5million plus central defender Bobo Balde offer for striker James McFadden has been turned down by Birmingham City.

Scottish champions Celtic have signed winger Pat McCourt from Derry City for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.

Celtic look as though they are going to steal the signing of Derry City winger Pat McCourt from the under the noses of West Brom.

Celtic's hopes of signing Spartak Moscow striker Roman Pavlyuchenko for £6m appear to have taken a knock.

Celtic striker Scott McDonald has been handed a new five-year deal to keep the Australian at Parkhead.

Rangers have beaten both Wolves and Celtic to the signing of Burnley's Kyle Lafferty after having a player plus cash bid accepted.

Burnley have rejected bids from both Wolves and Celtic for striker Kyle Lafferty and say he will not be sold for less than £4m.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has denied talk that he is planning a summer move for Celtic left-back Lee Naylor.

Celtic have offered a player plus cash bid to try and land Burnley striker Kyle Lafferty from under the nose of Wolves.

Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti claims he no longer has any interest in Celtic keeper Artur Boruc because his price is too high.

Celtic hopes of pipping Rangers to the signing of Burnley striker Kyle Lafferty by using Derek Riordan could be scuppered by Wolves

Celtic striker Derek Riordan would be drawn to Leeds over Burnley due to the size of the club according to reports.

Celtic's Lee Naylor is being linked with a summer move to the Premiership where both Portsmouth and new boys Hull have been linked.

Burnley have confirmed that they are still interested in signing Celtic striker Derek Riordan but face a battle with Leeds.

Leeds boss Gary McAllister is said to be chasing Celtic striker Derek Riordan but will apprently have to pay £1m for his services

Midfielder George Boateng has denied he is to leave Middlesbrough and head off to Rangers or Celtic in the SPL.