Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho has confirmed that he wants to stay with Celtic, who have the option to extend the 29-year-old’s deal by a further 12 months if they wish. (Glasgow Times)
Marcelo Saracchi will return to Boca Juniors for the second half of their season after talks with Celtic about turning the 28-year-old left-back’s loan into a permanent transfer ground to a halt. (Bolavip – in Spanish)
Former Celtic striker Frank McAvennie claims Reo Hatate’s absence from the team is because the 28-year-old Japan midfielder has fallen out with interim manager Martin O’Neill. (Glasgow Times)
Preston North End have until 1 June to activate their clause to make Alfie Devine’s loan from Tottenham Hotspur permanent for £4.5m and Celtic could pursue their interest in the 21-year-old forward if they do not complete the deal by then. (Football Insider)
Robbie Keane, who has been linked with the Celtic manager’s job, says “the time is right for me to move on” after resigning as Ferencvaros head coach following their second-place finish behind Gyori ETO in the Hungarian top flight. (The Herald)
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