Bundy

Celtic tell Italians: Hands off Massimo Donati
Jun 11 2008 By Craig Swan

CELTIC have issued a shock hands-off message to Sampdoria and other Serie A suitors over Massimo Donati.

Parkhead chiefs have made their stance clear on the future of the Italian midfielder after a day of transfer discussions in the player's homeland.

Donati's agent Andrea D'Amico revealed that clubs in Italy are keen on the 27-year-old and Atalanta were among those who had expressed an interest.

Sampdoria, however, were huge favourites in the chase to tempt Donati out of Glasgow as they seek a replacement for outgoing ace Paolo Sammarco, who is heading back to AC Milan.

Sampdoria general manager Beppe Marotta expressed the club's position as regards a move for the Celtic star last night.

Marotta said: "The player seems willing to come here but the problem is Celtic want too much money. At the moment the price they want is incredible."

Record Sport understands Celtic boss Gordon Strachan has made it clear Donati is NOT to be sold as he sees the midfielder as a key part of his plans for next season.

Donati lost his place towards the end of last term as Celtic staged a remarkable fightback to land the championship.

Scotland duo Barry Robson and Paul Hartley stamped their authority on the engine room as Strachan's team went on a winning streak to claim the flag.

Donati, though, is still rated by his manager and will be staying put


I know it takes players a bit longer to settle sometimes ,but we should punt this guy

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Jimmy

Todays rumours are Lukas Podolski from Bayern Munich to Man City for £20m.

And Kyle Lafferty is off to Celtic despite being a Rangers fan, its all about the money honey

Bundy

I can't believe we are trying to sign Kyle Lafferty. Its nothing to do with being a rangers fan but more to do with being sh*t

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Emmanuel Adebayor appears set to stay at Arsenal following talks with Arsene Wenger over his future.



Adebayor has been strongly linked with a move to Milan and his agent Stephane Courbis this week hinted that he would consider such a switch.


However, Wenger has always stressed that he does not want to sell Adebayor and the Togo international himself has also played down talk of an exit.


"My future with Arsenal has never been in doubt and I want to assure fans I will be here for many years," Adebayor said in The Sun.


"My agent has met with coach Arsene Wenger about a new deal and I am happy about how the talks are going so the fans can rest assured."


Adebayor only signed a new deal last year but speculation suggests he could be ready to put pen-to-paper on a lucrative contract extension.


Reports in Italy have now stated that Adebayor's transfer to Milan has been shelved.


"For the moment we don't intend to open negotiations for the sale of Emmanuel Adebayor," La Gazzetta quoted a message from Arsenal to Milan as saying.


La Gazzetta also reported that Milan were willing to wait until later in the summer before renewing their interest, to give Wenger time to bring in a replacement

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Jimmy

Burnley have informed Celtic that £2.75m, Derek Riordan and a friendly game worth £200,000 isn't worth one Karl Lafferty.

Haggis

who's karl lafferty..kyle's brother perhaps?

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Jimmy

Slight spellin mistake lol, Does not matter now as Rangers have just signed him for £3.5m + Gow and £500k to follow after so many games

crono

I watch Burnley quite a lot, if this story is true and he has gone to Glasgow Rangers, they are getting a very good player. He did not do a lot last season as he was played out of position most of the season and was carrying injuries. He does not stop for 90mins, I expect him to score a lot of goal in the SPL.

Haggis

Kyle & Kenny up a tree K, I, SS, I, N, G....pair o' plums!

As in SAS (Shearer & Sherigham) will they henceforth be known KEEK (Kyle Erses it, Emulating Kenny)?

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Sunderland look set to offer £10m for Aiden McGeady