All posts by n8rngtd.top

Many Sunderland fans have been sent wild on Twitter, after news broke that ex-fan favourite Vito Mannone has opened talks with the Black Cats over a return to the Stadium of Light [Roker Report].

Currently with Ligue 1 outfit Monaco, the 33-year-old has been nothing more than a bit part player in recent times, completing just nine outings last campaign [Transfermarkt].

Now, he could make a surprise return to Wearside, perhaps with a view to earn himself more consistent playing time.

The Italian has begun discussions with Sunderland, and is rumoured to be keen on the move as the close of the transfer window draws ever-nearer [Roker Report].

Holding a strong rapport with the Black Cats support, it is no wonder loads of Sunderland diehards took to social media to have their say on the latest news.

Sunderland AFC fans react:

Replying to the Roker Report Twitter account, here is what some supporters had to say about the prospect of Mannone returning to the North East, with one fan calling it ‘unreal’:

“Oooooooo Vito manoooooonnnnnneeee”

Credit: @Dan_h1993

“Always be welcome Vito”

Credit: @gazhall13

“Genuinely buzzed about this, it would be great for the club!”

Credit: @rednwhite4ever

“INJECT THIS INTO MY VEINS!!!”

Credit: @suffolkmackem

“Unreal. Bring him home lads hawaaaaaay”

Credit: @memerson619

“This one’s got me excited!”

Credit: @fbm8665

In other news, Sunderland fans slam one of their key men. Find out who here.

An update has emerged about West Ham’s pursuit of Kurt Zouma this week…

What’s the word?

According to Sky Sports, the 26-year-old colossus is still a key target for the Irons, with just one week to go in the transfer window. The addition of a new central defender has been a top priority for manager David Moyes for several weeks now.

After a move for Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic fell through, the France international has seemingly become the main option, despite rejecting the club several weeks ago.

“We’re told that they remain interested in signing Chelsea centre-back Kurt Zouma,” revealed Sky Sports News presenter Tom White. “This is just into us right now. We’ve been told that there is a deal to be done between the clubs. Chelsea’s asking price is believed to be £25m.”

“That isn’t the stumbling block, though. We’re told that the stumbling block is personal terms, which might be difficult to agree [on].”

Pay up, GSB!

The Athletic’s David Ornstein has provided further information into the situation, claiming in a recent column that Zouma is demanding an increase on his reported £46k-per-week wages at Stamford Bridge to around £125k-per-week.

Whilst it may seem like a considerable increase for a player that is currently not first-choice for the Champions League winners, the Hammers run the risk of missing out and signing nobody in the role.

You could also justify splashing that much on a player that has contributed towards that aforementioned triumph, as well as two Premier League titles.

That’s not to mention the fact that Andriy Yarmolenko is currently the highest-earner at the London Stadium, taking home a whopping £115k-per-week, via Spotrac. The Ukraine international only started one league game last season. What a waste of money.

Zouma, however, would walk right into Moyes’ starting XI and be a leader in the backline.

Once hailed as a “beast of a player” by England and Premier League legend John Terry, the 26-year-old powerhouse has made 165 appearances in the top-flight, whilst his 27 games across all European competitions will come as a benefit when the Irons’ Europa League campaign gets underway.

Last season, only three other centre-backs were better on the ball, with the Chelsea star averaging a passing accuracy of 90.6%. He was also a beast in the air, winning 3.6 aerial duels per match, which was more than every one of Moyes’ current options, as per WhoScored.

Valued at €30m (£26m) by CIES Football Observatory, it’s evident that West Ham would be getting a great deal at a reported £25m, so they should look to stump up the necessary funds to secure him.

There’s a week to go, GSB must pay up to secure Moyes his man. They’re risking disaster by not doing so.

AND in other news, Forget Antonio: £60k-p/w West Ham beast with 83 touches was Moyes’ unsung hero vs LCFC…

Barcelona are reportedly ready to pay €15 million to keep Joao Cancelo but might miss out on Joao Felix due to Atletico Madrid's demand of €70m.

Article continues below

Article continues below

Article continues below

• Barcelona eager to retain Cancelo permanently
• Might have to reluctantly let go of Felix
• Both players do not have a purchase option

• Getty Images
  

  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Both players arrived at Barcelona on loan last summer, a move necessitated by the Camp Nou side's financial constraints preventing them from pursuing permanent signings. Despite their temporary status, the Blaugrana are eager to retain both Cancelo and Felix for the upcoming season, with discussions already underway at the Catalan headquarters.

Advertisement

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Cancelo, who has impressed with his versatile performances, has seamlessly adapted to various positions on the pitch, including filling in for the injured Alejandro Balde on the left side of defence. They are keen to negotiate a permanent deal with Manchester City and are prepared to offer between €15m (£13m/$16m) and €20 million (£17m/$22m)to secure his services permanently, according to

• ATLETICO DEMAND €70M FOR FELIX

  Barca signed Felix without a buy option, and although there have been discussions about a permanent transfer, Atletico's hefty demands of €70m (£60m/$76m) make it financially unfeasible for the cash-strapped club. However, the Catalan club allegedly remain open to negotiating another loan deal for the 24-year-old. If they fail to get a deal over the line, they might not be too worried as Felix has struggled to nail down a starting berth for himself in recent weeks, with Pedri being preferred in his inverted left-wing role.

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

• Getty Images
  

  WHAT NEXT?

  As the club grapples with financial constraints, finding a feasible solution to tie down both Cancelo and Felix remains a challenge for Deco, Barcelona's sporting director. While presidentJoan Laporta has assured fans that they are working on solutions which will allow them to keep the Portuguese duo permanently at the club next season, it remains to be seen if he can walk the talk.

Aston Villa begin their Premier League season on Saturday afternoon with a trip to Hertfordshire as they face Watford at Vicarage Road.

Dean Smith’s side enjoyed a fine campaign last term, finishing just outside of the top ten, and have made some significant improvements to their squad over the summer transfer window.

A few of their new signings will be in line to feature, whether from the start or off the bench, and the Villa manager will have some tough calls to make for his side’s curtain raiser.

Below is a look at how Villa might line up when they face Watford today.

In goal, Emi Martinez will be hoping to enjoy another fine campaign in between the sticks after finishing last season in the Premier League with an impressive 15 clean sheets, enough to rank him third in the entire division.

The preferred back four of 2020/21 should also remain the same, with Matt Targett and Matty Cash occupying the two full-back positions and Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa resuming their centre-back partnership.

The big call Smith will need to make surrounds Ollie Watkins, with the Villa manager revealing that there is a doubt over his striker’s fitness. He said: “Ollie Watkins had a bang on his knee. He’s got some bone bruising so we’ll see if he’s pain-free today. If he is he’ll train and be available for tomorrow.”

If Watkins does indeed pass his late fitness check, then Smith may opt to go for the 4-4-2 that we’ve seen during pre-season, with Danny Ings partnering him up top for his first appearance for the club.

That could see fellow Villa debutant Emi Buendia line up on the right-hand side, which is where he was exclusively used by Norwich during their promotion-winning campaign from the Championship.

Ashley Young could make his second debut for Villa after his summer move, with the veteran’s experience and presence something which might be very helpful in what is likely to be a raucous Vicarage Road.

In midfield, Marvelous Nakamba should partner John McGinn, with the £50k-a-week earning Douglas Luiz not available due to international duties with Brazil over the summer.

Predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; Buendia, Nakamba, McGinn, Young; Ings, Watkins.

Meanwhile, this Villa star could now leave…

Neymar reportedly aided former Barcelona team-mate Dani Alves in his sexual assault case by sending him €150,000 (£129,000/$164,000) for court fees.

Article continues below

Article continues below

Article continues below

• Dani Alves involved in sexual assault case
• Found guilty and sentenced to four years
• Neymar helped to pay courts fine

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to Brazilian outlet , the ex-defender turned to his former international and club team-mate due to being stranded in Barcelona. Neymar reportedly transferred €150,000 to the Spanish courts back on August 9 in a payment for "mitigating compensation for damage caused". It is thought that this payment had a serious impact on the length of the sentence imposed; he was handed the minimum sentence allowed on Thursday, of four years. Spanish courts can punish those found guilty of sexual offences to 12 years as a maximum.

Advertisement

• Getty Images
  

  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The former Brazil international is accused of sexually assaulting a 23-year-old woman in a Barcelona nightclub in December 2021, an act which he claims was consensual. notes that Neymar's intervention was needed as Alves' assets have been frozen following his divorce from ex-wife Dinorah Santana. She is now suing the former right-back for non-payment of alimony.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The connection with Neymar wasn't just limited to monetary payments. Around the same time as the transfer, on June 28, reports that Alves appointed Gustavo Xisto, one the oldest representatives of Neymar's father's companies, as his attorney-in-fact. The same day as Xisto's appointment, the report notes, Alves removed Santana from managing his assets.

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

• Getty
  

  WHAT NEXT?

  Alves is facing up to four years in prison after being found guilty. Neymar, of course, is currently playing football in Saudi Arabia but is injured at the time of writing.

This has been a summer of unexpected events for an Everton side that appear to be heading towards mediocrity again.

They have lost Carlo Ancelotti and Rafa Benitez’s start to life at Goodison Park has hardly been an encouraging one.

What’s the word?

The Toffees have added Demarai Gray, Andros Townsend and Asmir Begovic to their ranks this summer but their latest 4-0 defeat to Manchester United in pre-season tells us they are not in good shape at all.

However, there are still three weeks of the window left for Everton to improve their ranks ahead of an assault on the Premier League’s top six.

Benitez has been striving to improve their defence and after missing out on Ben White, they have turned their attentions to Mario Hermoso.

Reports in Spain claim that Everton dream of signing the Atletico Madrid defender, but they face competition from Aston Villa and Everton.

Hermoso is currently valued at £34m via CIES Football Observatory.

Perfect for Benitez

Hermoso is a well-schooled footballer. Developed in the Real Madrid youth ranks, he now plays his football under one of the most defensively astute managers in the game; Diego Simeone.

Capped five times by Spain, the 26-year-old is a progressive defender capable of breaking the lines and offering a huge degree of balance to a team’s defence.

First and foremost, Hermoso is left-footed, a rare and sought after breed when it comes to centre-backs.

On top of that, he is a ball-playing defender, the type of footballer who can advance up the pitch and then play a delicious pass in behind the opposition’s defence.

After Thomas Partey left Atletico last summer, Hermoso took it upon himself to take up similar areas on the pitch. This may sound bizarre when you consider he was playing in defence, but such was Simeone’s high line that the Spaniard advanced and essentially played as a deep-lying playmaker.

Analysis from Robbie Dunne labels his passing as “dangerous” and it’s clear to see why.

Via FB Ref, the centre-half ranks in the 93rd percentile for passes into the final third and in the 97th percentile for progressive passes across Europe’s top five leagues. Furthermore, Hermoso is in the 98th percentile for low passes, indicating that he prefers to keep possession on the floor.

The Atletico gem is not a classic defender but this is perfect for Benitez who already has more robust players in his armoury.

Even at a hefty price tag, he’d be an excellent acquisition for the Merseyside outfit.

AND in other news, Everton target swoop for £25m “machine”, he’s a huge upgrade on Davies…

Mauricio Pochettino says it's like going "home" ahead of Chelsea's Carabao Cup final with Liverpool at Wembley – where he has a special "bond".

Article continues below

Article continues below

Article continues below

• Chelsea take on Liverpool at Wembley
• Carabao Cup trophy up for grabs
• Pochettino relishing clash at old "home"

• (C)Getty Images
  

  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Blues are preparing for a trip to Wembley on Sunday, as Pochettino eyes his first trophy as Chelsea manager. The Argentine returns to a ground he knows very well after his old side Tottenham played home matches there between 2017 and 2019, while the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was being built. Despite not having a particularly strong record at Wembley, the former Southampton boss says he cannot wait to go back.

Advertisement

• WHAT MAURICIO POCHETTINO SAID

  He said in his pre-match press conference on Friday: "It means a lot for us, me and my coaching staff, to have the possibility to arrive in a final and to challenge a team like Liverpool to win our first title here, 11 years after we arrived at Southampton. It’s a dream for us and we have the possibility. We have 90 minutes to achieve that and we are going to fight. I think the team is ready, we are going to be very competitive and it is an amazing chance for us.

  "Wembley is like home, because we played a lot there with Tottenham. It feels like going back to your home, because after one-and-a-half years competing there we created a very good bond between Wembley, the team and everyone there. For sure it is going to be special to play there and special if we win. We are going to give our best to compete, be better than Liverpool and deserve to lift the trophy."

• Getty/GOAL
  

  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  After spending more than £1 billion ($1.27m) on transfers since Todd Boehly's infamous takeover in 2022, the Blues have a chance to win some much-needed silverware this weekend. This could kickstart an upturn in fortunes after a torrid couple of years by their standards and, if successful, this would be Pochettino's first trophy in English football.

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

• WHAT NEXT?

  After Chelsea's cup final clash against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, the west London outfit take on old rivals Leeds United in round five of the FA Cup next Wednesday at Stamford Bridge. They return to Premier League action away at Brentford on March 2.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has reportedly held talks regarding forming part of the next boxing card pieced together by Misfits.

Article continues below

Article continues below

Article continues below

• Ex-England captain out of work
• Sacked by Birmingham
• Always been a big boxing fan

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The former England captain is a big boxing fan and has expressed willingness in the past to climb inside the ropes. That dream could now become a reality, with Rooney currently out of work in football circles following his dismissal by Championship side Birmingham.

Advertisement

• Getty
  

  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  According to , Rooney has spoken with Misfits – the series promoted by Kalle Sauerland that features YouTube stars such as KSI and Logan Paul – about stepping into the ring. The 38-year-old attended an amateur boxing club while growing up in Liverpool and is apparently ready to lace up a pair of gloves once more.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Rooney would be able to take part in the next Misfits event as their shows do not fall under the rules of the British Boxing Board of Control – meaning that fighters do not need to be professional. Fight nights are broadcast by DAZN and feature a number of celebrity sluggers.

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

• Getty/GOAL
  

  WHAT NEXT FOR ROONEY?

  Rooney walked Ricky Hatton out in Las Vegas back in 2007, for his clash with Jose Luis Castillo, and has previously messaged Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn about putting a fight in place. He may get the chance to do some sparring as he mulls over his next move in coaching, with United's all-time leading goalscorer waiting on offers.

Erik ten Hag has had little choice but to drop the French defender, who has looked a shadow of his former self this season

“Manchester United is one of the most iconic clubs in world football and the chance to come here and play in the Premier League is something I couldn’t turn down. I want to make an impact here and I will give everything to become part of this club’s illustrious history.”

Raphael Varane sounded like a man motivated to add another trophy-laden entry to his illustrious career when he was unveiled as a United player in August 2021. The club invested £40 million ($49m) in the 28-year-old after his decision to reject a new contract at Real Madrid, which felt like a shrewd piece of business at the time.

After 10 seasons, 360 appearances, four Champions League titles and three La Liga crowns, Varane left Santiago Bernabeu as a Real legend. But the Spanish giants haven't missed him. Los Blancos stormed to a league and European double in their first season without Varane, who must have secretly regretted leaving after a disastrous debut year at Old Trafford. He struggled to adapt to life in English football and battled niggling injuries as United fell to sixth in the Premier League.

The appointment of Erik ten Hag sparked a return to form for Varane in 2022-23, though, as he forged a formidable partnership with new signing Lisandro Martinez. That solid foundation at the back was crucial as the Red Devils returned to the Champions League places while also ending a five-year trophy drought with success in the Carabao Cup.

Despite entering his 30s, Varane was still proving he could deliver at the highest level and deservedly had a guaranteed place in Ten Hag's starting XI. But in the space of just a few months, that dynamic has completely changed.

The World Cup winner has suddenly dropped to fourth in United's centre-back pecking order, and can't even get in the team ahead of Jonny Evans – the 35-year-old warhorse who re-joined the club on a surprise free transfer in the summer window. Varane doesn't have any cause to complain, either.

United now look like a more cohesive unit in Varane's absence, and it's difficult to see any way back for him. So what exactly has gone so wrong for the former Madrid talisman?

• Getty Images
  

  Maguire's revival

  When pressed on whether there is any internal issue with Varane that explains his recent omission from United's line-up, Ten Hag told reporters last week: "Absolutely not. It is about tactical reasons why I chose these partnerships. I think Harry [Maguire] and Jonny [Evans] did well. Last year, Harry didn't play a lot, so I was very happy with Rapha's performances. I have always been happy with his performance. But in this moment, Harry is playing very well and there is internal competition."

  Maguire's United career appeared to be all but over after he was stripped of his captaincy duties in the summer, but he turned down a transfer to West Ham because he still believed he had plenty to offer at Old Trafford. He's been proven right in recent weeks, with United finally stringing a few wins together after his return to the team in the right-sided centre-back slot.

  Ten Hag has always avoided playing Maguire and Varane together, and it was clear to see why after the latter was introduced as a substitute following an early injury to Evans in United's 4-3 defeat at Copenhagen in the Champions League. Yes, a controversial red card for Marcus Rashford put the visitors on the backfoot after going 2-0 up, but that was no excuse for United's complete capitulation at the back.

  With Martinez still recovering from surgery on a foot issue that has kept him out of action since September, Evans and Victor Lindelof have been playing ahead of Varane, who now has a real fight on his hands to usurp Maguire again. Ten Hag added: "The build-up is not that fluid when one of them is playing from the left centre-back position because I think Licha, obviously, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof, they are right-footed, but they can play really comfortably with their left and make the right angles, then you can construct a better formation where you can start to play."

Advertisement

• Getty
  

  'Cannot handle the pace'

  Even before Varane was dropped from Ten Hag's starting XI for United's first derby clash of the season against Manchester City, there were clear signs of decline in his game. "United have certain shortcomings," former United assistant coach Rene Meulensteen said in an interview with. "[Varane] cannot handle the pace. The Premier League is dynamic. Everything goes at 100 kilometres per hour."

  Varane has lost the turn of pace that made him so difficult to get past at Real, and he's not regularly winning physical duels anymore. He's also been caught out of position numerous times this season, which has allowed opposition forwards to get in behind far too easily.

  Even his technical abilities appear to be on the wane, with basic passes going astray and poor decision making costing United dearly when trying to build from the back. Varane's body is failing him, and the motivation levels that fuelled his initial switch to Old Trafford appear to have dropped to zero.

  It is also possible that, consciously or unconsciously, the former France international is hammering home a point he made about the risks of burnout during pre-season. Varane was baffled by the Premier League's new stoppage-time rules, which have served to extend a large number of matches up to and beyond the 100-minute mark.

  "From the managers and players, we have shared our concerns for many years now that there are too many games, the schedule is overcrowded, and it's at a dangerous level for players' physical and mental well-being," he wrote on social media. "Despite our previous feedback, they have now recommended for next season: longer games, more intensity, and less emotions to be shown by players. We just want to be in good condition on the pitch to give 100 percent to our club and fans. Why are our opinions not being heard?"

  It appears that Varane has taken his foot off the gas because his enthusiasm for the sport has been dampened irreversibly. He is playing like a man that has lost faith in a system that seemingly has very little regard for the wellbeing of the players.

• Getty
  

  'Feel like I'm suffocating'

  Varane first voiced his concerns over the increasing physical demands placed upon players after the 2022 World Cup, which saw France reach their second successive final – only to lose against a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina on penalties. The United star won his 93rd cap in that contest, but subsequently announced his retirement from international football, much to the frustration of Les Bleus boss Didier Deschamps.

  "I gave everything, physically and mentally," Varane said when explaining his decision to . "But the very highest level is like a washing machine, you play all the time and you never stop. We have overloaded schedules and play non-stop. Right now, I feel like I’m suffocating and that [Varane] the player is gobbling up [Varane] the man."

  In the short-term, Varane appeared to benefit from the extra time off during international breaks, as he played a key role in United's impressive run at the start of the new year. However, a foot injury halted his momentum in the closing stages of the season, and he has yet to rediscover his best form.

  It's clear now that Varane made a mistake calling time on his France career so early. He might not have been happy with such a rigorous schedule, but that was helping him to maintain his rhythm and discipline. Most players only tend to walk away from the international stage when they are starting to think about hanging up their boots altogether.

  According to , Varane has accepted the fact he is no longer first-choice at United, which suggests that his mentality has indeed shifted. Varane's insatiable desire to win silverware never dwindled at the Bernabeu, and he held himself to the highest possible standards. Unfortunately for United, that version of Varane is long gone.

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

• Getty Images
  

  Saudi escape route

  With the January transfer window fast approaching, there is a genuine possibility that United could cut their losses on Varane. There is a clear difference in how he is approaching day-to-life at Old Trafford now compared to Maguire, who will be more determined than ever stay in the team.

  The England international has a burning desire to prove his critics wrong and leave a lasting legacy behind in Manchester. It remains to be seen whether he achieves that goal in the long-term, given the fact United have taken a step back as a collective under Ten Hag, but there are no question marks over his commitment.

  Varane simply cannot match his resurgent team-mate in that regard. Regular bench duty might well be damaging his ego, but he's more likely to jump ship than put in the hard graft required to regain Ten Hag's favour.

  A winter move to Saudi Arabia is reportedly a viable option, with Al-Nassr among the Pro League clubs considering a swoop for Varane. A reunion with former Real and United colleague Cristiano Ronaldo might well appeal to the Frenchman, along with a hefty upgrade on his current £300,000 weekly salary.

  Football in the Middle East is very much on the rise, with the likes of Karim Benzema, Neymar, N'Golo Kante, Riyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino all having followed Ronaldo out of Europe in the summer window. Despite the addition of those star names, the standard of football in Saudi's top division is mediocre at best. The fixtures will still come thick and fast, particularly for Al-Nassr as they negotiate their way through the AFC Champions League, but Varane wouldn't be under nearly as much pressure to perform at his best consistently at Mrsool Park.

  He could start winding his career down properly in Saudi Arabia and earn a king's ransom that would set him up forever in retirement. It certainly wouldn't be a surprise if Varane is already considering the possibility, despite the fact he remains under contract at United until 2025.

Reliable Tottenham reporter Alasdair Gold believes Joe Hart’s move to Celtic will go through, The Daily Record report.

The Lowdown: Hart not on Postecoglou’s list

Links to Hart emerged on Wednesday via transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

He claimed that Celtic and Spurs opened talks for a move for the 6 foot 4 goalkeeper, stating the next day that an agreement was close.

However, despite a deal seemingly progressing, reports have claimed that Hart is not a signing that Ange Postecoglou has personally requested.

[web_stories_embed url=”https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/celtic-updates-11/” title=”Celtic updates!” poster=”” width=”360″ height=”600″ align=”none”]

The Latest: Gold’s claim

The Daily Record shared a story on Friday evening looking at the state of play on numerous Hoops targets.

One of which was Hart, where they shared Gold’s comments on the £1.8m-rated shot-stopper.

Here’s what Gold, who has over 124,000 followers on Twitter, had to say, suggesting Celtic Park is likely to be Hart’s next destination.

“Looks like that’s going to happen now, looks like Celtic is going to be where he’s heading off to. He was told, I think it was just before the Colchester game, that he wasn’t in Nuno Espirito Santo’s plans for the coming season. That’s that, really.

“The difficulty, I think, for Celtic initially was certainly trying to cover his contract. I think there was a little bit of reluctance maybe, having just moved down south, to then suddenly uproot the family again and go back up. But it sounds like those bridges look to have been covered. It looks like Celtic’s going to be his destination.”

The Verdict: A strange move…

With Hart now looking likely to move to Scotland, it does seem a strange one, especially with the reports of him not being on Postecoglou’s list.

The Hoops boss spoke out on Friday regarding the goalkeeping situation, admitting ‘there are a number of priorities’.

He suggested Celtic would look at potential additions in goal if he thinks they can improve in that area, but it appears as if the club are acting on that already, possibly without his full seal of approval.

In other news: Another Spurs man likely to sign for Celtic, find out more here.