Celtic: June 2008 - news archive

Celts reject Italian raid talk

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

Potters line up Bhoys ace swoop

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

New signing shocked at Celtic move

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

Italians join race for striker

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

Blues stand firm over Celtic bid

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

Bhoys' Blues raid shot down by Gold

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

McCourt makes 'dream' move

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

Winger set to choose Celtic

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

Striker move blocked

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

Striker lands new deal

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

Hoops miss out on strike ace

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

Striker bids rejected

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

Pompey deny Celtic move talk

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

Celtic rival Wolves for Clarets striker

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

Milan rule out keeper swoop

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

Celts to be pipped striker ace

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

Striker eyes Whites move

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

Defender linked with Hoops exit

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

Duo battle for striker

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

Leeds to move for Celtic striker

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

Dutch star rules out SPL switch

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