Lawwell hints at Celtic funds

Peter Lawwell has revealed that Celtic boss Neil Lennon could be given January cash to spend if presented with the right signing opportunities.

Last Updated: 09/01/13 at 20:28 Post Comment

Neil Lennon: Could have money to spend

Neil Lennon: Could have money to spend

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The Hoops have confirmed Israel defender Rami Gershon's six-month loan deal from Standard Liege has been finalised.

And more new recruits could be on the way as Celtic chase a domestic treble, while preparing to face Juventus in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Lawwell said: "We always like to strengthen. If the right opportunity comes along, we would like to do that.

"We would hopefully come out stronger than where we are at the moment.

"If they don't appear, then they don't appear.

"We have scouted a lot of players.

"January is not the best time to be doing it but, if we believe there is somebody out there, with the right deal to strengthen the squad and it's do-able, we would do it."

Discussions remain ongoing with Gary Hooper and Victor Wanyama over new contracts.

Lawwell added: "We are continuing to talk until there is an offer for players that they want to take and go or they sign a contract.

"It would be wrong to put a time limit on it.

"We are in a good place as a club at the moment. Thankfully we've got a lot of talent.

"We've got players who will be sought after but we are managing that and we have a good track record of managing that in the past.

"There have been no offers for any of our players."

Lawwell was speaking as Celtic announced a three-year shirt sponsorship deal with Magners.

The cider brand will replace Tennent's Lager at the end of the season.

The deal means the Hoops will have a different main sponsor from Rangers for the first time in a number of years.

Lawwell said: "In the past, we did have shared sponsors but those were really down to circumstances, rather than the plan.

"We've got our own brand, our own story, our own traditions and a very powerful offering to any sponsor.

"We are not defined by any other club. We are Celtic and we've got our own offering."

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