By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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West Ham are poised to snatch Gary Hooper away from under the noses of Norwich and QPR, according to the Scottish Sun this evening.
Hoops boss Neil Lennon this afternoon resigned himself to losing his prized asset, telling the Daily Mail that he believed it would be 'hard' for him to convince Hooper to stay at Parkhead and that he doesn't 'know where his [Hooper's] head is at.'
The striker had looked set to join either big spending Norwich or Championship side QPR but Hammers boss Sam Allardyce, who has thus far distanced himself from any of the transfer talk surrounding the former Scunthorpe man, is said to be plotting a late bid, with QPR having made an improved offer for Hooper last night.
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Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Celtic step up Saviola chase as Hooper exit looms
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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West Ham will face stiff competition to sign Javier Saviola as Celtic boss Neil Lennon looks to replace Gary Hooper, seemingly bound for either Norwich or QPR.
The Glasgow side are keen to replace Hooper as soon as possible, with a Champions league qualifier against Cliftonville looming large on and are ready to make a move for free agent Saviola, with the former Scunthorpe star likely to leave by the end of the week, according to Lennon.
Lennon today said on the Hooper situation: "It will be difficult to convince Gary to stay. I don't know where his mind is at the minute- has he played his last game for Celtic? Never say never but it's looking more and more that way."
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West Ham will face stiff competition to sign Javier Saviola as Celtic boss Neil Lennon looks to replace Gary Hooper, seemingly bound for either Norwich or QPR.
The Glasgow side are keen to replace Hooper as soon as possible, with a Champions league qualifier against Cliftonville looming large on and are ready to make a move for free agent Saviola, with the former Scunthorpe star likely to leave by the end of the week, according to Lennon.
Lennon today said on the Hooper situation: "It will be difficult to convince Gary to stay. I don't know where his mind is at the minute- has he played his last game for Celtic? Never say never but it's looking more and more that way."
Hooper 'likely' to leave, says Bhoys assistant manager as QPR table improved bid
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Gary Hooper looks set to leave Celtic, according to Celtic coach Johan Mjallby- with QPR last night making an improved offer of £5.5m for the striker.
Mjallby told Sky Sports this morning that he expects him to leave.
He said: "It looks likely that Gary Hooper will leave the club but the final word has not been said, so we will see."
"A bid came in last night, but I don't know how the club have responded to it. It's an increased bid but I don't know if it's good enough- that's something you'd have to ask the manager, chief executive and board."
Mjallby also confirmed that the 25 year old did not travel to Belfast for Wednesday's Champions League qualifier against Cliftonville, saying: "He's been carrying a groin strain so he's not fit."
Neil Lennon's No 2 did not, however, include Hooper in his list when quizzed about the club's injury list ahead of Wednesday night's clash in Belfast, saying: "We have a few injuries- Adam Matthews, Charlie Mulgrew, Joe Ledley and Virgil. The good thing is they're probably back in the next two weeks."
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Gary Hooper looks set to leave Celtic, according to Celtic coach Johan Mjallby- with QPR last night making an improved offer of £5.5m for the striker.
Mjallby told Sky Sports this morning that he expects him to leave.
He said: "It looks likely that Gary Hooper will leave the club but the final word has not been said, so we will see."
"A bid came in last night, but I don't know how the club have responded to it. It's an increased bid but I don't know if it's good enough- that's something you'd have to ask the manager, chief executive and board."
Mjallby also confirmed that the 25 year old did not travel to Belfast for Wednesday's Champions League qualifier against Cliftonville, saying: "He's been carrying a groin strain so he's not fit."
Neil Lennon's No 2 did not, however, include Hooper in his list when quizzed about the club's injury list ahead of Wednesday night's clash in Belfast, saying: "We have a few injuries- Adam Matthews, Charlie Mulgrew, Joe Ledley and Virgil. The good thing is they're probably back in the next two weeks."
Monday, 15 July 2013
QPR make new bid for wantaway Hooper
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Championship side QPR have made an improved bid for Celtic striker Gary Hooper, Sky Sports reported this evening.
The former Scunthorpe hitman was thought to have told the Glasgow club earlier today of his desire to sign for Norwich, an interesting development which came after sources close to Hooper last week claimed that the 25 year old had set his heart on a move to London to sign for West Ham.
However, the R's have made an improved offer. The details of the bid are not yet known but it is thought likely that the offer will at least match the Canaries' £4m bid for Hooper.
The chase to land Hooper is currently a three-horse race, with Premier League new boys Hull having dropped out of the race last week, but the Irons are slacking in third, having not lodged an official transfer bid for the man who started his career at non league Grays Athletic. More details on this tomorrow.
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Championship side QPR have made an improved bid for Celtic striker Gary Hooper, Sky Sports reported this evening.
The former Scunthorpe hitman was thought to have told the Glasgow club earlier today of his desire to sign for Norwich, an interesting development which came after sources close to Hooper last week claimed that the 25 year old had set his heart on a move to London to sign for West Ham.
However, the R's have made an improved offer. The details of the bid are not yet known but it is thought likely that the offer will at least match the Canaries' £4m bid for Hooper.
The chase to land Hooper is currently a three-horse race, with Premier League new boys Hull having dropped out of the race last week, but the Irons are slacking in third, having not lodged an official transfer bid for the man who started his career at non league Grays Athletic. More details on this tomorrow.
Hooper tells Bhoys of desire for Norwich move as Canaries close in on Celtic star
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Several reports today claim that Celtic striker Gary Hooper has told Scottish champions Celtic of his desire to move to Norwich.
Odds on the striker making the move to Carrow Road this transfer window have been slashed, with the East Anglian side now 1/2 at Sky Bet to land him.
Hooper, 25, was reported last week to have told close friends that he was keen on a move to London to sign for West Ham. However, the Hammers are not believed to have made an official approach for the former Scunthorpe man and Norwich boss Chris Hughton looks likely to seal a deal for the Essex boy in the next few days and gazumph both the Irons and Championship side QPR.
However, Celtic boss Neil Lennon has previously stated that none of his players will be sold at knock-down prices and recently saw midfield man Victor Wanyama move to Southampton for £12m and Norwich's latest bid for Hooper is thought to be some way below the club's valuation of Hooper, according to reports in this morning's Daily Record.
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Several reports today claim that Celtic striker Gary Hooper has told Scottish champions Celtic of his desire to move to Norwich.
Odds on the striker making the move to Carrow Road this transfer window have been slashed, with the East Anglian side now 1/2 at Sky Bet to land him.
Hooper, 25, was reported last week to have told close friends that he was keen on a move to London to sign for West Ham. However, the Hammers are not believed to have made an official approach for the former Scunthorpe man and Norwich boss Chris Hughton looks likely to seal a deal for the Essex boy in the next few days and gazumph both the Irons and Championship side QPR.
However, Celtic boss Neil Lennon has previously stated that none of his players will be sold at knock-down prices and recently saw midfield man Victor Wanyama move to Southampton for £12m and Norwich's latest bid for Hooper is thought to be some way below the club's valuation of Hooper, according to reports in this morning's Daily Record.
Friday, 12 July 2013
QPR to pounce for Irons target
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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West Ham could miss out on two strikers in one day, with QPR ready to bid for Celtic's Gary Hooper, according to the Daily Mail.
The Hammers were earlier today reported to have been knocked back by Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku after the Belgian was assured of his first team future and Stamford Bridge and could now lose out on another striking option.
Golden Bhoy Hooper is on Sam Allardyce's radar, with the signing of a strike partner for Andy Carroll the club's top priority, but no bid has yet been made by the Irons.
Championship side QPR look likely, however, to beat the East London side to the signing of Hooper and are said to be ready with a £5m bid.
Norwich were reported to have had three bids knocked back by the Glasgow giants during the January transfer window and are understood to be watching the R's courting of Hooper and any future developments.
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West Ham could miss out on two strikers in one day, with QPR ready to bid for Celtic's Gary Hooper, according to the Daily Mail.
The Hammers were earlier today reported to have been knocked back by Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku after the Belgian was assured of his first team future and Stamford Bridge and could now lose out on another striking option.
Golden Bhoy Hooper is on Sam Allardyce's radar, with the signing of a strike partner for Andy Carroll the club's top priority, but no bid has yet been made by the Irons.
Championship side QPR look likely, however, to beat the East London side to the signing of Hooper and are said to be ready with a £5m bid.
Norwich were reported to have had three bids knocked back by the Glasgow giants during the January transfer window and are understood to be watching the R's courting of Hooper and any future developments.
QPR join Hammers in hunt for free agent Saviola as transfer triangle with Celtic emerges
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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A complex transfer triangle involving West Ham, QPR and Celtic has manifested itself after reports that the R's want to sign ex Barcelona star Javier Saviola.
The Hammers and Scottish champions Celtic were linked on Monday with a move for the 31 year old Saviola, who is a free agent after leaving Spanish side Malaga at the end of the season and Irons chief Sam Allardyce was said to be readying a bid.
However, a source close to the Argentina international told Sky Sports in the last hour that Saviola 'is more than keen' on linking up with QPR boss Harry Redknapp and the challenge of helping the club bounce back to the Premier League at the first time of asking is 'genuinely appealing' to the player.
The twist is that Celtic's star striker Gary Hooper is a target for both West Ham and QPR and the chase to sign the former Scunthorpe man now appears to be a two horse race between the two London sides after Hull dropped out of the race to sign Hooper on Wednesday night. The Bhoys' pursuit of Saviola has already fuelled speculation that the Glasgow side are acting pre-emptively to replace the 25 year old.
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A complex transfer triangle involving West Ham, QPR and Celtic has manifested itself after reports that the R's want to sign ex Barcelona star Javier Saviola.
The Hammers and Scottish champions Celtic were linked on Monday with a move for the 31 year old Saviola, who is a free agent after leaving Spanish side Malaga at the end of the season and Irons chief Sam Allardyce was said to be readying a bid.
However, a source close to the Argentina international told Sky Sports in the last hour that Saviola 'is more than keen' on linking up with QPR boss Harry Redknapp and the challenge of helping the club bounce back to the Premier League at the first time of asking is 'genuinely appealing' to the player.
The twist is that Celtic's star striker Gary Hooper is a target for both West Ham and QPR and the chase to sign the former Scunthorpe man now appears to be a two horse race between the two London sides after Hull dropped out of the race to sign Hooper on Wednesday night. The Bhoys' pursuit of Saviola has already fuelled speculation that the Glasgow side are acting pre-emptively to replace the 25 year old.
Friday, 17 May 2013
Irons lead race to sign Super Hooper as Celtic prepare to sell star man
West Ham will face a straight fight with Queens Park Rangers to sign Celtic striker Gary Hooper, according to the Daily Express today.
The 25 year old was the subject of three failed bids by Norwich in January, but with only a year left on Hooper's contract, the Bhoys have reportedly resigned themselves to selling their prize asset this summer rather than risk him leaving for free next summer.
The Hammers and QPR were both linked with a move for the striker earlier this week and R's boss Harry Redknapp is believed to be ready to fork out the £6m fee Celtic want for the former Scunthorpe man.
However, Hooper himself is unsurprisingly more open to a move to the Premier League than the Championship, so matching QPR's bid should be enough for West Ham to land the Essex-born hitman.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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The 25 year old was the subject of three failed bids by Norwich in January, but with only a year left on Hooper's contract, the Bhoys have reportedly resigned themselves to selling their prize asset this summer rather than risk him leaving for free next summer.
The Hammers and QPR were both linked with a move for the striker earlier this week and R's boss Harry Redknapp is believed to be ready to fork out the £6m fee Celtic want for the former Scunthorpe man.
However, Hooper himself is unsurprisingly more open to a move to the Premier League than the Championship, so matching QPR's bid should be enough for West Ham to land the Essex-born hitman.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Golden Bhoy Gary to swap Hoops for Hammers?
Rumour has it this morning that Celtic striker Gary Hooper is primed to make a summer switch to the Boleyn Ground.
The former Scunthorpe star turned out alongside Hammers stars Kevin Nolan, Andy Carroll and Matt Jarvis on the Cole XI in a memorial game for Irons academy graduate Mitchell Cole and now the powerful 25 year old is being strongly linked with a move to the Boleyn Ground, after a hugely prolific season in Scotland where the former Hereford loanee amassed 29 goals in all competitions.
West Ham's Premier League rivals Norwich made three unsuccessful bids to sign the well-travelled forward in January, and Tottenham have been linked with Hooper in the past. However, with Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas turning his attention to Athletico Madrid's Falcao, the North London side look likely to drop out of the race to prise Hooper away from Celtic Park.
Should the Hammers want to bring the Celtic hitman to East London, their main competition would likely come from newly-relegated Queens Park Rangers, with R's boss Harry Redknapp ready to splash out £6m on the striker this summer, according to the Daily Mirror.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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The former Scunthorpe star turned out alongside Hammers stars Kevin Nolan, Andy Carroll and Matt Jarvis on the Cole XI in a memorial game for Irons academy graduate Mitchell Cole and now the powerful 25 year old is being strongly linked with a move to the Boleyn Ground, after a hugely prolific season in Scotland where the former Hereford loanee amassed 29 goals in all competitions.
Should the Hammers want to bring the Celtic hitman to East London, their main competition would likely come from newly-relegated Queens Park Rangers, with R's boss Harry Redknapp ready to splash out £6m on the striker this summer, according to the Daily Mirror.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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