Celtic Rumours Archive July 12 2017

12 Jul 2017 18:24:21
Mackay Stevens signs for Aberdeen. Any word on what the fee was Ed.

{Ed007's Note - I've not even heard any rumours about a fee, sorry.}

12 Jul 2017 19:00:42
ED007 rumour I heard was about £400k-to £500k.

12 Jul 2017 19:04:37
No worries Ed, If we can sell another 3 or 4 squad players reckon this could be a better transfer window than last summer. Just wish we would hurry up and confirm Paddy ;)

12 Jul 2017 19:13:48
I heard £150k.

12 Jul 2017 19:21:06
Good god i hope you are wrong SB and you are corrrect Timalloy. Hardly worth selling if its £150k. Of course its good to free up wages but £500k is a decent amount that can go towards wages for other players coming in.

12 Jul 2017 19:41:27
Think it was more about letting the
GMS getting his career going again great move for him just wasn't good enough for us a free transfer would of been fair on him as he would of sat twiddling his thumbs all season, he was a bit overly star struck when he signed don't think he ever fitted in to the mentality and typing Celtic tv meant the end of his playing days for us.

12 Jul 2017 19:42:46
Guys no matter the fee for young GMS, he wasn't getting a game and on a wage. We paid little for him, so I wish him well and look forward to moving others to create mo ey for new improved acquisitions. Hail Hail.

12 Jul 2017 19:58:24
Any truth in the rumour that cifti is off to Hibs on loan with us paying half the wages? Over heard two suited gents in Edinburgh talking in hushed tones. My ear strain will be worth it if it is true.

{Ed007's Note - I know Dundee have been in touch about taking him on loan but I've not heard anything about Hibs being interested apart from the internet rumours that have been going round for a while.}

12 Jul 2017 20:13:06
He has the skill and ability and did well for us to start with but his form tailed off towards the end of Deila's time and he didn't have the resilience or toughness to force his way into Brendan's plans, so all in all a move to Aberdeen should be a good move for him and let's hope he finds his form quickly for them and I wish him well for the future, Drewzybhoy.

13 Jul 2017 08:13:47
Personally I'm just happy he's staying in Scottish football. £100k here or there isn't a lot in the grand scheme of things. (Probably saving £500k in wages over the next year) . I do like him and if things go well at Aberdeen and he can get Hayes' consistent level there might even be an opportunity for him to come back in a couple of years.

I think along with ourselves, Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen have all had a strong window. Celtic obviously are the main priority - but it's good to see the others in the league bring in quality.

It will make the competition stronger, meaning it'll push our lot on. I think this will help us do better than last season in Europe (as long as we get a centre half in) .

12 Jul 2017 14:11:55
From Ed002: If Chelsea do complete the transfer of Keita Balde then they will likely step back from Moussa Dembele - my understanding is one or the other.

12 Jul 2017 14:41:43
cmon the balde.

12 Jul 2017 14:56:45
The problem is that if they don't get Balde they'll be in a weaker position with time running out and they might be willing to offer daft money that we just can't knock back.

12 Jul 2017 16:35:34
Daft money is ok with me. But i do mean 40m^. That's a lot to reinvest.

12 Jul 2017 16:36:14
Ed
How much is Balde valued at.

{Ed007's Note - Some reports are saying Chelsea have/will bid £17 million for Balde but Lazio want just over £25 million for him. Balde is preferred over Dembele because he is a more versatile player and because of his cheaper price.}

12 Jul 2017 19:52:05
Could we not sell them dembele for 40 million and buy balde ourselves for 25 million, lol 😁.

12 Jul 2017 23:25:47
Ballochi, what a move that would be. As much as I don't want dembele to leave if that's the sort of money being offered then I will personally carry dembeles bags to London.