Celtic and Lyon are interested in signing Jonas Wind in this transfer window, rather than waiting until his contract expires in the summer, according to reports in Germany, despite the 26-year-old Wolfsburg striker being sidelined until the end of January after undergoing an operation on a thigh injury. (Daily Record)

Bologna boss Vincenzo Italiano has demanded a reaction from his players ahead of this week's Europa League showdown with Celtic.

A WARRIORS sensation Tawanda Maswanhise could be edging closer to a blockbuster January move to Scottish giants Celtic after Hoops boss Martin O’Neill was spotted scouting him during Motherwell’s narrow win over Ross County on Saturday.

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill admits he did not learn much about his squad after a laborious Scottish Cup victory over sixth-tier Auchinleck Talbot.

Nancy was appointed on a two-and-a-half-year deal by the Scottish champions on December 3, joining from MLS side Columbus Crew.

But the message will have been received round and clear. Martin O’Neill might have skilfully dodged transfer talk like he was back in his winger days. But it took one of his most trusted lieutenants to spell it out for Celtic’s chiefs just in case they haven’t been listening.

Hosting Celtic in the Scottish Cup on Sunday will be the biggest moment for the villagers of Auchinleck since a 1969 gig by The Who.