Celtic defender goes public to try and seal late Parkhead exit

Currently in the midst of their January window madness, Celtic may be in for some last-minute drama before the deadline.

For over £3 million, Brendan Rodgers was able to sign Rapid Vienna winger Nicolas Kuhn. As of this writing, the sole confirmed arrival for the Hoops is the former Germany Under-20 international.

However, Adam Idah of Norwich City, who is anticipated to join on loan for the remainder of the season, appears to be drawing near to Celtic [Anthony Joseph].

Sydney van Hooijdonk has made an agreement to travel to the Canaries in a similar manner, making Parkhead the destination for the Republic of Ireland international.

 

Conversely, rumors have it that David Turnbull may be leaving the holders of the Scottish Premiership, as Cardiff City is eager to sign the Scotland international this month.

 

The 24-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is rumored to have been in contact with both parties.

Following his expression of interest by Championship teams West Bromwich Albion and Norwich City, Mikey Johnston might also be leaving before Thursday’s deadline.

Celtic defender Gustaf Lagerbielke keen to seal exit

Lecce, a Serie A team, has expressed interest in signing Celtic defender Gustaf Lagerbielke this transfer window after the player was unable to secure a regular starting position under Rodgers.

Earlier this week, reports suggested that the Sweden international was scheduled to leave Glasgow on a one-year loan to the Italian team, with the possibility of a buyout at the end of the season.

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Nevertheless, Anthony Joseph of Sky Sports has since provided an update on the matter, revealing that Celtic have postponed his departure because of a new injury issue involving Cameron Carter-Vickers.

The 23-year-old has now publicly announced his decision to leave the club prior to the deadline, which is a recent development.

The defender said, “Lecce has shown a very strong interest in me,” in an interview with Tuttomercatoweb. I want to go, have fun, and change things.

“Every football player’s dream is to play in the major leagues.” And I have dreamed about Serie A since I was a boy, the defender adds. Lecce has produced a large number of football players from Scandinavia; this would help them settle in.

Gustaf Lagerbielke is in a strange situation at Celtic

Lagerbielke, who cost £3 million to sign in the summer, has only made nine appearances for Celtic in all competitions. He did score once, though, in the Champions League triumph over Feyenoord [Transfermarkt].

To be honest, he’s in a bit of a dilemma right now with the Scottish Premiership holders as he tries to pull out late before the market shuts for business.

Though it is unknown whether he will be a Celtic player come Friday, which isn’t a situation anyone wants to be in, hopefully both parties can professionally settle the issue.

One can’t help but wonder what his state of mind may be like if he remains at Parkhead; however, we will need to wait and see how this one plays out.

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