Alfie Doughty in Celtic transfer opportunity as star may have played last game for CharltonCeltic could secure Charlton talent Alfie Doughty for a knockdown price in January after a hamstring injury that will keep him out for up to four months. The 20-year-old midfielder was a target in the summer, and is in the final year of his contract. That means Celtic could take him north of the border for only a development fee come next summer but there may be an opportunity to get him for a bargain price in January.
Husein Balic responds to Celtic transfer rumours as Hoops face Southampton competition for Austrian speedsterParkhead manager Neil Lennon has been repeatedly associated with the left-sided winger, who could be available for just under ÂŁ3million in January as the Austrian title hopefuls feel the pinch of Covid-19. But English Premier League side Southampton and top-flight hopefuls Brentford are also interested in the winger, who is reported to be among the fastest players in the world. Celtic were previously reported to have taken an interest last summer as Balic rose to prominence at another Austrian side in SKN St Polten, before joining LASK in the January 2020 window.
Andrew Gutman’s Celtic future thrown into doubt as ex-Rangers trialist opens MLS talksGutman has been a regular for the Ohio-based club but has yet to kick a ball for Celtic, with work permit issues preventing him playing in Scotland. And last night, Cincinnati confirmed that the 24-year-old was one of a number of players they had opened discussions with for the upcoming campaign - which starts later this month. Gutman is out of contract in 2022 it seems unlikely he will ever play for the Scottish champions.
