John McGinn is worth the £4m Hibs want for him. If he was under contract at Celtic, we would not sell him for anything less. But his sale price will be determined by the number of potential buyers in the market and where the player wants to move to, not his inherent utility as a football player. These factors set his price.
I would not be surprised if Peter Lawwell had the the words “171 days” marked on a whiteboard in his office. That’s how long he will need to wait to put a pre-contract in front of McGinn. Having signed such a deal, the player’s value would be no more than £250k, a drop of £3.75m over the period, reducing at just shy of £22k a day.
You know Peter, it’s not going to happen. He’ll wait. John will wait too, and the people at Hibs will continue to murmur about Rod Petrie. I like signing players on pre-contracts. In the Celtic universe, it makes the world spin a little faster.
Stick at it, John. Give Hibs your best between now and January.
I’m reluctant to touch the Kieran Tierney “story”. By all reports, Celtic’s very firm reaction has convinced Everton to look elsewhere, but I’ll be pleased when the English Premier League transfer window closes in four weeks. Killing a transfer is an art, not a science.
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Lassana Coulibaly
Has gone from Angers to Rangers.
Hope someone has made an Rs of this
Hat, coat & galoshes…
Lassana Coulibaly
Has gone from Angers to Rangers.
Is this what they mean by anger management?
Hat, coat, galoshes & bus ticket.
Talking of bloated squads…
Are there any coat hooks left in the Sevco dressing room.
Mexican Corner CSC.
Jackson “we should just pay what Hibs want” are you serious? btw do you know how much they want? H H Hecelt
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sports/news/armstrong-okoflex-seals-celtic-deal-as-hoops-land-teenage-prodigy-from-arsenal/ar-AAA12WK
Allegedly is the word missing from this and all the other reports in the tabloids.
JACKSON on 13TH JULY 2018 2:24 PM
I think we should pay what Hibs want and move on.
you’re at the wind up.
J51- 3 year deal seemingly
Trump calling his own interview ‘ fake news’….
Jackson
you’re not the first to suggest it. Reminds me of a scene in OFAH where a deal was being done by Trigger and he was trying to save money and ended up costing himself more..
Hibs: £4m
Celtic: 1.5m
Hibs: £4m
Celtic: £1.75m
Hibs:£3.25m
Celtic: £5M plus Allan
‘Thats the way to do business Dave’
HH
Happy birthday Oldtim, a genuine Celt.
Hope you are well D. Have a great day.
Eurochamps67
Tell Hibs to shove it and wait till January
Bada Bing
Thanks.
Announcement tomorrow before SL match & kid on pitch at HT?
Highly rated by Arsenal it seems.
TIMJIM on 13TH JULY 2018 3:06 PM
Tell Hibs to shove it and wait till January
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IMO there will be one more bid soon – cooling off period just now for a few days to give Petrie time to realise that he doesnt have a strong hand here and that common sense dictates he sell now. Then submit a slightly increased, take it or leave it, bid.
HH
Jackson @ 2.24…Would you pay over the odds for a bunch of bananas just because you’ve got the money? I don’t think so…It’s not Celtic’s business to put someone out their misery…Petrie could put the boy out his misery by giving him to Celtic for a fiver but that’s not how you do business…
regards…
Good Afternoon Bhoys, I see the gutter press are spewing with ragin fans “hearing the alarm bells ringing already” “Miles behind Celtic” etc. Yeah focus on Dons, Hibs and kIllie guys. ffs.
Longseasonaheadforsteven.csc
kingsofunreality.csc
KLV
Why Petrie?
Thought Leanne Dempster was Happy bs CEO
I am not really fussed with John McGinn, Just now we have riches in Middle of the park, not saying I would say no. I just think Christie, Morgan, Eboue and Benyu already have themselves to prove never mind John as well.
Just my thoughts,
KLV
If we get the young player from Arsenal what a message it will send out to players like Karamoko Dembele and others tempted by the bright lights and big promises from the EPL, where young players are stockpiled and forgotten about,
HH
The young player from Arsenal is “bring him in and sell him” and let his talents rub off on our young guys while they toughen him up, Its a win win if it comes off. Brendan is basically creating a total school of football were different styles and approaches learn from each other. I think our own guys learn a lot from these type of deals.
KLV
Happy birthday to Oldtim from a steamy hot Toronto. Please Celtic do not pay 4M for McGinn; saunter away jist noo and a wee pre-contract in January.
We need a full bore 100% Danny McGrain type right back; let’s get one in pronto.
slainte
tony
” The older I get the better I used to be ”
Lee Trevino
Hibs will take the first £3m offer. We may take comfort in believing that McGinn only wants to play for Celtic but do we know that for sure? Maybe he’d be quite happy to try his luck down South. Then how much would we have to pay to get him here?
WEEBOBBYCOLLINS on 13TH JULY 2018 3:12 PM
It might not be Celtic’s business but what message is it sending to the player regarding how much we really want and value him?
Happy Birthday Oldtim,
Have a great day.
KLV
WEEBOBBYCOLLINS on 13TH JULY 2018 12:53 PM
It’s been rated with the club; methinks I will need to get a petition going ………
KTF
Happy Birthday, Old Tim.
If the CQN Hall of Fame has but one poster in it. it would be you.
Enjoy you birthday in the way you know best.
JJ
JACKSON on 13TH JULY 2018 3:24 PM
Hibs will take the first £3m offer.
maybe they will but if the player doesn’t want to go ,then they are stuffed.
VFR
Rated ? How?
JJ
WEEBOBBYCOLLINS on 13TH JULY 2018 3:12 PM
It might not be Celtic’s business but what message is it sending to the player regarding how much we really want and value him?
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I suspect the large increase in salary might do the trick for him.
Celtic Underground rumour that another young Arsenal player, Josh Dasilva, has been training with us with a view to signing. 19 year old (20 in October) left footed defensive midfielder who also play left back/wing back. England U20 international.
VFR…ready to sign.
Case started by Fifa against England fans for chanting discrimatory songs with ‘no surrender’.
Ffs Fifa would make a fortune up here.
Joshua Tunga Dasilva Is 1.85 metres
St DBBIA
Big Wavy…I didn’t say that…anyway, if Delaney’s Donkey is correct the boy will walk over broken, molten glass to play for his heroes…so would I. Put me out my misery Celtic before it’s too late…
lifebeginsatseventyCsc…
Ings can only get better
McGinn will be in the know re our tactics here IMO
No way is mcginn worth 3 million and if he is worth that its not for us. Wait it out and get for free, or he goes to englander which is his choice. We are well covered in cm, hh
Celtic set to ‘steal’ Arsenal talent
BSR…maybe, but not at Celtic…we don’t need any more tattoos…