Rumour Mill

Burnley are reportedly eyeing up a move for Celtic star Ryan Christie with a big money bid expected to land before the end of the transfer window.

The English Premier League side have been long time admirers of the attacking midfielder and the Daily Record now report that they are set to make their move.

Christie, 25, is currently under contract until the summer of 2022 at Parkhead, but it is understood that talks are underway regarding a new deal.

Neil Lennon doesn't want to sell the Scotland international, but if the money that Burnley put forward is right then the Hoops could be willing to talk.

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Lee Bowyer has confirmed Celtic’s interest in Alfie Doughty – but wants the youngster to commit to Charlton for at least one more season.

The 20-year-old is due to be out of contract next summer but the League One club would still be due compensation if he quit then as he is under the age of 24.

Doughty broke into the Addicks’ first-team fold in November after a loan spell at National League Bromley.

“We did turn down an offer from Celtic,” said Charlton manager Lee Bowyer. “And they were at the game at the weekend, from what I understand.

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Liverpool are interested in Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer, reports claim.

The 22-year-old centre-back is viewed as the perfect replacement for Dejan Lovren, who left Anfield earlier this summer.

The Daily Star report on Liverpool's interest, and the Reds will hope Ajer enjoys the same kind of success on Merseyside as Virgil van Dijk – who himself once graced the Celtic Park turf.

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SAINTS have been linked with a move for towering Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer, according to a report in the Express.

The newspaper claims the Norwegian is one of the players Celtic boss Neil Lennon is prepared to let go, following the Glasgow side’s Champions League exit last week.

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SPORX have claimed Celtic have made an €8m bid for Trabzonspor player, Caleb Ekuban.

The centre forward has been subject to a lot of interest but the media outlet claims Celtic have put in the bid and had it accepted.

Neil Lennon confirmed he wanted another striker but we didn’t envision the club spending more than they did for Albian Ajeti.

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Shane Duffy appears to be moving closer to completing his Celtic move.

The defender has been repeatedly linked with a move to Celtic, and now activity on both Duffy and his brother's Instagram accounts suggests a move could be imminent.

Speaking last week, Celtic boss Neil Lennon said: "I think there's common knowledge that there has been interest that's been expressed.

"That's all it is."

The defender has this morning uploaded an image to Instagram from a flight, with the caption "LET'S GO".

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Celtic manager Neil Lennon has confirmed the club have made an initial approach to sign Brighton centre-back Shane Duffy.

The Republic of Ireland international was the subject of talks with West Brom earlier this month ahead of a potential move to the newly-promoted Premier League club.

Duffy, 28, who is also a reported target for West Ham, made 19 Premier League appearances for Brighton last season, but has fallen behind Lewis Dunk and Adam Webster who are Graham Potter's preferred centre-back pairing.

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