Celtic manager Tony Mowbray is preparing to make an ambitious move for Tottenham striker Robbie Keane with the Scottish side hoping to seal a loan arrangement so they are able to cope with the player’s huge wages.
Mowbray has previously made his intentions known and has been encouraged by the fact that Keane is struggling to start regularly for Harry Redknapp’s side, who are enjoying an excellent season in the Premier League.
Celtic are hopeful that a loan deal can be struck with a view to a permanent transfer at some point in the future, according to a report in today's Daily Mirror.
Keane, who returned to White Hart Lane after a difficult spell at Liverpool has seen Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch move ahead of him in the striking pecking order at Tottenham and could be open to a move where he would be instantly taken to heart due to his Irish international credentials.
While many would see a move to Scotland as a step down from the Premier League, the prospect of winning a title and having a crack at the Champions League will appeal to Keane.
Under the proposed arrangement Celtic would want Tottenham to continue to pay a proportion of Keane’s salary which dwarfs anything they are currently playing to their squad.
Were the move to go ahead Redknapp would undoubtedly enter the January transfer market for a replacement striker. (New deal for Caddis)
New deal for Caddis-
Celtic full-back Paul Caddis has signed a one-year contract extension with the Parkhead club.
The Scotland Under-21 captain had recently spoken of his frustration at his lack of first-team action under Tony Mowbray. But he has agreed to extend his stay at Celtic Park beyond the end of the season.
"I'm very pleased to agree this new contract with the club," the right-back told www.celticfc.net.
"I have really enjoyed my time so far at Celtic and have been fortunate to make a number of appearances already in the first team," he added.
"This is now something I want to build on and I'm committed to doing all I can to work hard and ensure that I can feature more and more."
N'Guemo hopes for old firm role-
Celtic midfielder Landry N'Guemo hopes former Rangers boss Paul Le Guen will allow him to play in the New Year Old Firm derby.
Cameroon manager Le Guen can call up N'Guemo to prepare for the African Nations Cup before the Parkhead clash on January 3. The on-loan Nancy midfielder is keen to make the squad for the competition, which takes place from January 10 to 31, but he hopes Celtic boss Tony Mowbray will secure him an extra few days in Glasgow if he is selected.
"I haven't yet spoken with Paul Le Guen about it but hope I'm available for selection against Rangers on January 3," N'Guemo said.
"Of course, I want to play in this match because it is one of our main games of the season and it would be a pleasure for me to help the team win it.
"If I can do that and then go to play in the African Cup of Nations, why not? However, this decision is not for me - it's between the gaffer and Le Guen."
SFA investigate tune flare-up-
The Scottish Football Association will investigate the tunnel flare-up after Hamilton's 2-1 win over Hearts, where three post-match red cards were issued following two shown to Hearts players during the game.
"The Scottish FA will conduct a full investigation into events that occurred in the aftermath of the Premier League game between Hamilton Academical and Heart of Midlothian," the SFA said in a statement.
Visitors Hearts finished the Scottish Premier League game with nine men after captain Michael Stewart and defender Ismael Bouzid were sent off - Stewart then comically landing on his bottom after kicking out in anger while walking down the tunnel.
There was no laughing after the game, however, when players and club officials clashed in the tunnel, with red cards for two more Hearts players, Ian Black and Suso Santana, as well as Hamilton's Leon Knight.
The match had begun with a minute's silence as a mark of respect for a teenaged Hamilton supporter who died suddenly during the week.
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