Neil Lennon has killed off the far fetched tale that Celtic are close to signing Caleb Ekuban.
The Trabzonspor striker has been linked with Celtic a couple of times this year with one outlet claiming that a £7.2m fee had been agreed with the winger expected in Glasgow.
In the modern era a report in one country can be repeated a dozen times elsewhere without any context on a player signed from Leeds United a year ago with change left over from £1m.
The Glasgow Times reports:
When asked if there was anything in the reports emerging from Turkey, Lennon replied: “Nothing, absolutely nothing. I’m getting all this speculation and chat and rumours, and this is the age we live in.
“But I can tell you hand on heart that it’s the first time I’ve heard of this player. I’m not aware of any bids or contact with the player or the club or representatives.”
Even with a denial from Celtic Ekuban and his representatives have raised the profile of the 26-year-old.
Shane Duffy and David Turnbull seem to be Celtic’s signing priorities but neither will be involved in the Champions League qualifier against Ferencvaros.
If successful Celtic will have three weeks before they play in the Third Qualifying round as Lennon’s squad try to navigate their way back into the draw for the group stages of the Champions League.
