08 Jan 2014 20:18:20
Celtic's interest in Alfred Finnbogason has cooled massively as Neil Lennon wants a goalscorer in this window, and Finnbogason does not want to leave Heerenveen this month. Pursuing several other options which are thought to include a striker from the Premier League. The main news though is that Celtic would like to extend Virgil van Dijk's contract, even though it will have three years to run in the summer.
~seamus~
Just vague rubbish!
@SOS BHOY - From Celtic Underground. Just saying what I've seen.
~seamus~
Finnbogason may still move in this window. Heerenveen are in a dire state financially and may not be able to resist 5-6 million offers. i'm sure Celtic are aware of they're situation and have not cooled their interest
MikeyBhoy88
@MikeyBhoy88 - If a Premier League club comes in with a big offer I suspect Heerenveen will sell as Finnbogason could go for a knock-down price in the summer as he will only have one year left on his contract and has said he does not want to sign a new deal. Celtic are looking for a quality striker now which is why they are pursuing other options, although Finnbogason was a prime target last summer.
~seamus~
@seamus just saying what I see on this post on Celtic rumours! No wonder people slate u, read between the lines and stop posting what others make up
@seamus "If a Premier League club comes in with a big offer I suspect Heerenveen will sell" So basically your saying he'll only leave this window for England. I can't see Finnbogason leaving for anything over £6m as his contract runs out in the summer like you say.
Celtic are more than capable of bidding for him in this window as Lennon has already stated they can spend £6m on a player and are still perusing finnbogason
His agent has also stated his valuation is unrealistic and will probably go for less
MikeyBhoy88
I wouldn't touch Finnbogason at that price-the dutch league worries me when it comes to strikers. I don't know how many there has been over the years who have been pretty much one of the top scorers in Holland, but when then move on they struggle big time. For eg, big Sammi was prolific for Herenveen, the lad(Brazilian) that Middlesbrough signed for 11 million, even this season you've got the American striker that Sunderland signed for 5 million - 29 goals or whatever in Holland last year/1 goal in England so far, he also only got one goal in a loan spell for Hull before he moved to Holland. Basically something doesn't add up! Even look at the pedigree of Finnbogason before he moved there. I think we need 2 strikers(obviously different kinds) I quite like Troy Deeney at Watford, I also think Vydra who's on loan at WBA but has been injured might be available at a more reasonable price compared to the 7 million Udinese were quoting teams last year. I think he looks more complete than Finnbogason. I also pray to God we sign a passer for the middle of the park, because I've said on here before it's hard work watching this Celtic team-someone like Mark Noble at West Ham would be ideal, he can play the old fashioned no 8 or the no 10 position. Paul
Paul, Saurez, Bony (Swansea) these 2 have played there trade in holland & are scoring goals in England. Chris30
Samaras was never prolific for herneveen. Finbogasson has stated he is not interested in moving to scottish football and with interest from EPL and europe, you can understand why. We had chance in summer when interest was not so high and opted for Pukki. I 2000% guarantee you, finbogasson will not be at Celtic whether it be january or summer
KP1888
I would love to see the lad in the hoops to be hoest but I have heard that there is interest in him from down south BUT, mostly I hear its from West Ham. If he wants to score 20 goals a season trying to stave off relegation then let him. Clearly the chance to shine in the champs league, bette yourself and THEN maybe get a move to Enland isn't in his thoughts. Fair play to him either way.
Finnbogason has never stated he isn't interested in moving to Scottish football, in fact he said in an interview which he was asked where could you be playing your football in jan or summer he said "England, Germany, Scotland"
MikeyBhoy88
@mikey1888 perhaps you are referring to what he said in the summer, but he DID say that recently also his agent stated that his most likely destination would be AS Roma, however he is unlikely to move till end of season. I would love to see him play for us, but it isn't going to happen
KP1888
Sorry meant to put @mikeybhoy88
No probs KP1888
MikeyBhoy88