21 Nov 2011 14:17:07
WITH just over five weeks until the transfer window re-opens, Celtic are stepping up their search for the recruits believes his side needs to bring the title back to Parkhead.
The latest name linked is Spanish rising star, Jose Antonio Ruiz – nicknamed Pirulo – a 19-year-old midfielder currently catching the eye with Espanyol’s youth team.
His agent, Luis Pacha, has already been in talks with Celtic about the prospect of the former Cadiz player making the move.
But Espanyol have the teenager under contract for the next three years, and would be looking for a fee of around £1million to let him go.
Pirulo is attracting interest from several other clubs
evening times
Why would we need another midfielder??
Its the one department that we don not need any more players. So I really can't see this being true at all. We all now in defense that we need players for.
CB67 {Ed007's Note - He is only 19, so it could be one for the future perhaps.}
Yeah true Ed, but I think we'd be best to put all the money into a good commanding Center Half or two. As Mr Lawell says we only have limited funds??
CB67 {Ed007's Note - Rumours going around down south that Southampton will bid £2- £2.5 million for Hooiveld in January, surely that will be put in the available transfer kitty. If we can get Lustig on a free transfer that would be a great piece of business IMO.}
Ed did you see lustig v England? He was awful at right back and got subbed after 55 mins so if right back is his natural position I'd hate to see him at ch for us {Ed007's Note - I never watched that game, so I can't really comment, sorry.}
Because we have got plenty of midfielders doesn't mean you pass up the chance to bring in more if lennon thinks he has potential to be a starter in our team in say a year or so then you take it otherwise you lose a potentially great player because he wasn't ready at the time. And at 1m its hardly breaking the bank and you could make a tidy profit
I remember similar coments about paying a million for a 19yo midfielder at the start of the season, ( Wanyamma) and that imo is looking to be an outstanding bit of buisness.
Another marc crosas
Another nobody. really, this midfield is the worst in years. non of them good enough to lace the boots of mcstay, collins, lambert, lubo...ffs agathe! utter tosh. i hope brown goes, he is a ned!