Transfer rumours thread

[alsybhoy]

aye seen that too mate ill fire up the link for that!

[alsybhoy]

Valenciennes’ left-sided player Siaka Tiene is subject to interest from Celtic. STV Sport understands contact was recently made regarding the availability of the Ivory Coast international, with the SPL club on the lookout for another left-back.

Tiene started the Ivory Coast’s first two games at the 2010 World Cup at left-back, coming up against Portugal and Brazil as the African side failed to qualify from a tough group. Also able to play further forward on the left flank or inside as a holding midfielder, the 28-year-old has 52 international caps.

Heavily linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain throughout the past month, Tiene is believed to be available for a fee in the region of £2 million. Valenciennes sporting director Henri Zambelli told France Football on Tuesday no firm offer had been made for Tiene from any club at present but sources close to the player say the Glasgow side are aware of his availability.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon has already identified the left-back position as one of the areas he was keen to strengthen this summer, with Charlie Mulgrew the only member of the first team squad available to fulfil the role.

Youngster Milan Misun was used at left-back in some of the Hoops’ summer games in North America but the Czech defender is seen as a more viable proposition in a central position. Le Mans left-back Ibrahima Camara was on trial with the team before they left for their tour but has had no further contact over a possible move.

Tiene, or Chico as he is nicknamed, joined Valenciennes in 2008 after a spell with Saint-Etienne, during which he struggled to make an initial impact. Following a loan spell with Reims, he returned to play 19 times in 2007/08 for his parent club before transferring to Les Anthenienes for one million euros.

He has formed a successful partnership on Valenciennes’ left side with Cameroon’s Gaetan Bong, frequently switching positions with the player and taking it in turns to attack the right hand side of opposition defences.

Tiene started his career in his home country with ASEC Mimosas, followed by a two-year spell with South African side Mamelodi Sundowns. He moved to France in 2005, by which time he had already made 15 appearances for his country.

Celtic track Ivory Coast left-back Tiene | Football | STV Sport?

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[bryzo68]

English tabloids have got CB kelvin wilson 'on strike' at nottingham forest over celtic offer turned down.

[alsybhoy]

English tabloids have got CB kelvin wilson 'on strike' at nottingham forest over celtic offer turned down.

forest are denying it though?

[Giv1888]

Forest are playing tonight so we'll see if he's in the team

[alsybhoy]

Forest are playing tonight so we'll see if he's in the team

aye we will mate lol! still rather we went out and got ramis though! 1.5m cant complain at tht.

[Giv1888]

aye we will mate lol! still rather we went out and got ramis though! 1.5m cant complain at tht.

my forest supporting mate is going to the game tonight so i've asked him to let me know

I'd rather Ramis as well, havn't heard anythnig about him lately too

[Rosco67]

I've never seen either of them play.

Would rather have the captain (I'm sure.. ) of Mallorca than a boy from Forest though.

[jmo1888]

ie heard anthony stokes is on his way to parkhead

[Giv1888]

ie heard anthony stokes is on his way to parkhead

who from