The Scottish giants have also opened talks over a deal to land Republic of Ireland midfielder Luca Connell from Bolton. Thread starter Winter; Start date Jul 12, 2019; Winter Well-known member. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Their offer to loan may have been tame, but do they really need another man between the sticks when they have Barkas and Bain? © 2020 Sports New Media Limited. Their next two outings have now been put on hold, but one thing that hasn't been, is the transfer market. He was a giant between the goalposts last season and you can forgive Lennon for wanting a similar man in goal. The Swedish goalkeeper was linked with a loan switch to Parkhead a few weeks ago and now fresh details have emerged. At times last season, a player like Long would have been very useful to Celtic. The news should offer a little bit of encouragement to the disgruntled Celtic support. With that in mind, one has to wonder why Celtic are so intent on signing Olsen. It's a cheeky bid from Nick Hammond who has now put the move in danger. For other inquiries, Contact Us. That happened to be a 1-1 draw as Celtic's pursuit of ten titles in a row took an early blow. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. However, now that Celtic actually have to pay a portion of Olsen's wages, they should forget about this deal and focus on strengthening other areas. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Neil Lennon was keen on former super spy John Park but he is joining Sunderland in a key role once their takeover is complete. Nicky Hammond. After he joined the Baggies, a statement from the club read: "He played a key role in the Championship club twice winning promotion to the Premier League in 2006 and 2012.". SCOTTISH champs Celtic want to bring in Nicky Hammond as their new director of football. Celtic's dire need for a new goalkeeper has been all too apparent this summer. Three players Nicky Hammond could target if he’s made Celtic director of football Aiden Cusick The former Reading and West Bromwich Albion chief could join Celtic after a year out of work. But which former players could the one-time Arsenal goalkeeper try to bring with him to Celtic Park? Everton eyeing late swoop for Championship striker, How Liverpool reacted to missing out on Ronaldo. Celtic then named him as their head of football operations in October 2019.

The Bhoys remain short in the Scotland international’s position. Williams was injured for much of his Terriers career, but excelled for Reading and plays in a position (central midfield) in which Celtic are expected to strengthen this summer, having been linked with Bolton’s Luca Conell and West Brom’s Rekeem Harper. In other news, Report: Everton bid for 'brilliant' player could arrive in very near future. Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers took close ally Congerton with him and Celtic have been looking for a replacement since. That's because his current club, Roma, are wanting a portion of his wages to be paid. Report: Everton bid for 'brilliant' player could arrive in very near future, {{#media.media_details}} They were linked with moves for players like Joe Hart, David Marshall and Vaclav Hladky but they eventually settled on a move for Barkas. Here’s three who may be considered…. The former West Brom and Reading transfer guru is lined up to join the Glasgow giants and find their future signings. Hammond will hope to bring in more big signings at Celtic Credit: SNS Group “You can be sure Nicky will have built up a network of contacts and scouts from his time down south. Probably not. That, primarily, is because of defender Boli Bolingoli. According to Il Tempo (via Sport Witness), it's thought that Celtic want to sign the stopper on a free loan, which would mean they wouldn't pay any of Olsen's wages. It couldn't be much worse for the Hoops at the moment. Celtic want to make Nicky Hammond their new director of football, according to a report by the Sun. They report that the former Arsenal goalkeeper is the man the Bhoys want to replace Lee Congerton, who Brendan Rodgers took with him to Leicester City. Have something to tell us about this article? Freddy Adu: Compared to Pele at a young age, where is the American now? This week has been an absolute rollercoaster for Celtic and the SPFL. It's a cheeky bid from Nick Hammond who has now put the move in danger. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. All Rights Reserved. With Fraser Forster and Craig Gordon departing, it left the club with a solitary senior 'keeper - Scott Bain. Arguably Hammond’s greatest success of all, Hammond is paid a reported £68,000 for Long and sold him on for £4.5 million (Transfermarkt). Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, The former Arsenal goalkeeper could fill the void left by Lee Congerton, Ex-Celtic star Joe Ledley jokingly blasts Rangers anthem Simply the Best on holiday, opened talks over a deal to land Republic of Ireland midfielder Luca Connell, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). It would also appear that they're finding life difficult in concluding a move for Robin Olsen. Hammond made his name at Reading before being recruited by Albion where he was axed last season in a major staff review. Burke’s West Brom failure was cited as one of the reasons for Hammond losing his job, having spent a reported £13.7 million on the winger (Transfermarkt), who ended last season on loan at Celtic. The Greek stopper arrived from AEK Athens and made his debut in the draw with Killie last weekend. Hammond is clearly keen to get started at Celtic. Juventus 'preparing record £360m Kylian Mbappe bid and could swap Ronaldo', Ex-Chelsea kid worth £80k at TEN plays in Belgium & dates MIC's Tiff Watson, Five Utd men who could go in next 24 hours including Romero, Jones & Lingard, Ozil rejects chance to leave Arsenal after turning down offer from Saudi Arabia, Solskjaer urged to 'take Maguire out the oven' amid horror form by Ferdinand, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Now 32, the Republic of Ireland striker recently entered the final year of his Southampton contract, which is said to be worth £60,000-a-week (Spotrac). And a successful return to Celtic Park for Burke could help to restore Hammond’s reputation. Vasilis Barkas and Moi Elyounoussi have arrived but it's taking a while for Celtic to wrap up a deal for a striker. That being said, standing at a colossal 6 foot 5 tall, Olsen is more in the frame of Forster.
Time will tell whether the Bhoys return with an improved offer. On the other side of Glasgow, it's been plain sailing for Rangers who are unbeaten from their opening two matches. The former Reading and West Bromwich Albion chief could join Celtic after a year out of work. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The new campaign is just two games old but already, controversy has arisen and matches postponed. Hammond helped to facilitate Williams’ 2013 transfer from Hoffenheim to Reading and could sign him for free this summer, after the American’s release by Huddersfield Town. The 25-year-old has been a rather foolish boy, travelling to Spain on an unauthorised trip, failing to quarantine and then even playing against Kilmarnock. The top 20 have been named, Harry Maguire won't ask Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for a break despite tough few months, GMS' Unpopular Opinion: Ferguson deserves share of the blame for Man United's decline. Nicky Hammond won’t be laying on goals, sticking the ball in the back of the net or even keeping it out. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The newspaper claims Hammond is being lined up to succeed the departed Celtic director of football, Lee Congerton, and ‘find their future signings’. {{#media.focal_point}}, {{#media.media_details}} That's because his current club, Roma, are wanting a portion of his wages to be paid. Celtic want to hire the former West Bromwich Albion and Reading technical director, Nicky Hammond, according to The Sun. The former goalkeeper has widespread contacts and will give Celtic the kind of experienced figure they want since losing Lee Congerton. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. I'll reserve judgement for now and realise England has been his workplace for years. Since Celtic's bid, the Serie A club have sent back negative responses. FIFA 21: The most overpowered Premier League XI on Ultimate Team worth under 100k, Europa League group stage draw: Arsenal, Spurs, Celtic, Rangers & Leicester learn their fate, Celtic plot loan move for 20-y/o 'sensation', Celtic plot move for star as asking price is revealed, Aston Villa handed potential boost in striker search, Celtic want 'first-class' PL ace this summer, Chris Sutton's verdict on crazy Bolingoli situation, Celtic boss Neil Lennon hints at decision over striker's future, Celtic dealt transfer blow in pursuit of AEK Athens stopper, Celtic in talks with AEK Athens goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas, Celtic make enquiry to sign international stopper, Leeds battling Celtic to sign Greece international, Celtic news round-up: Toney and Barkas latest, Who has the best football kit in the world? View our online Press Pack.
{{#media.focal_point}}. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). In April 2016, Hammond ended his 20-year association with Reading to become Technical Director at West Bromwich Albion. Celtic have already been linked to a number of players this summer including Arsenal flop Carl Jenkinson. In June 2019, Scottish Premiership club Celtic appointed Hammond to a recruitment consultancy role. SCOTTISH champs Celtic want to bring in Nicky Hammond as their new director of football. Recruitment has been a major issue for the club in recent years with the failings of Lee Congerton well documented. But Timothy Weah is set to join Lille after the Paris Saint-Germain striker spent the second half of last season on loan with the Hoops.