Thread: William Gallas

WILLIAM Gallas will hold talks this week about a move to Celtic.

Senior sources at Celtic Park last night confirmed that the former Chelsea defender, whose contract with Arsenal ran out at the end of the season, has been in touch with them.

However, the 32 year-old’s representatives have also been in contact with a handful of other clubs across Europe, including Juventus, Malaga and Panathinaikos.

The Greek club thought they were leading the race to sign Gallas, but negotiations broke down with officials at Panathinaikos claiming it was difficult to reach an agreement because of the player’s wage demands.

The Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has said he expects Gallas, who was earning £80,000 a week at the club, to move on.

Gallas’ defensive partner at the Emirates, Sol Campbell, is also out of contract, and has already been offered a two year-deal by Celtic.

Meanwhile, the Scunthorpe United manager Nigel Adkins admitted last night that he is all but resigned to losing Gary Hooper to Celtic. The 22 year-old is out of contract next summer, and Adkins is wary of losing the £2.4million-rated striker without a fee.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon said he was very hopeful of having both Hooper and Maccabi Haifi’s Birim Kayal signed this week, although only Hooper appears to have a realistic chance of featuring in Wednesday’s Champions League qualifier against Braga.

David James, another free agent, is also ready to meet with the Parkhead manager tomorrow to discuss a move. On the England No 1, Lennon said: “He is coming up on Monday to have talks and to take a look at the place. We will take it from there.”

http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/...ltic-1.1043487

Originally Posted by mcfitz

sure thats why he was stripped of the captains armband at arsenal

so that's the opposite of what we need right now

how can anyone not want Gallas to sign?

don't want him here would rather stick o'dea at CB because he might upset the dressing room and while we're at it just hand the huns the title again because of shit defending, but as long as the players are happy

Originally Posted by RaisedACelt

how can anyone not want Gallas to sign?

don't want him here would rather stick o'dea at CB because he might upset the dressing room and while we're at it just hand the huns the title again because of shit defending, but as long as the players are happy

I'm not saying keep O'Dea, i'm saying look elsewhere

Originally Posted by RafaelScheidt

I'm not saying keep O'Dea, i'm saying look elsewhere

anno man, I would bring gallas in though, he's been at Real Madrid, Chelsea and Arsenal so he has plenty of experience

I would bring in someone to partner Gallas but he would be a good signing and worth the risk