SM
Arsenal vs. Newcastle: 5 hrs 24 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

Celtic look to Charlie Austin to replace Gary Hooper

:Headline: Celtic look to Charlie Austin to replace Gary Hooper: ID:65304: from db_amp
Assistant manager Johan Mjallby admits that Celtic may look towards Charlie Austin if Gary Hooper is sold before the transfer window closes.

Celtic's assistant manager Johan Mjallby has admitted that Burnely striker Charlie Austin would be a transfer target of the club if Gary Hooper was to leave this month.

Norwich City had a bid rejected for Hooper last week but reports have suggested that they will return with an improved offer over the coming days.

While Mjallby has insisted that Celtic are eager to keep hold of their leading goalscorer, he conceded that replacements have already been identified.

"We don't want Gary Hooper to leave and I think that he is very happy here. The only bid has been from Norwich but we expect there is going to be offers for our best players. The main thing is we want him to stay," he told reporters.

"It would be disappointing if Gary left but we'd have to get on with it. We have a shortlist for every position. [Austin] might be on the shortlist. Charlie is a proven goalscorer and he might come in handy in the future."

Austin has scored 19 goals in the Championship for Burnley this season.

amp_article__65304 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2013-01-21 15:26:42:
html db last update - 2013-01-21 15:26:42 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Charlie Austin

Click here for more stories about Celtic

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Celtic2017215574853
2RangersRangers20124437162140
3Dundee UnitedDundee Utd219753022834
4Aberdeen2110473230234
5Motherwell219392734-730
6St Mirren2283112737-1027
7Hibernian226883135-426
8Dundee2174103337-425
9Ross County226792238-1625
10Kilmarnock2266102537-1224
11Hearts2265112531-623
12St Johnstone2243152444-2015
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .