Celtic are set to decline any bid by Cardiff City to buy back or loan Glenn Loovens as The Hoops aim to win the SPL as he is concerned at his lack of resources in his own squad.
Loovens has played only 9 times for Celtic since being sold by City 4 months ago for £2.5M and become understudy to the regular pairing to Gary Caldwell and Steve McManus, only getting games when they're rested, injured or suspended. His last outing came just 10 days ago against Falkirk emphasising he's still very much part of the first team scene. Gordon Strachan also praised him as a "marvellous player" after that game and stressed how having Loovens banging at the door is bringing out the best in his first choice centre halves. However, you have to wonder if there has been an indication from Loovens himself that he would be interested in a return to Ninian Park so quickly for Cardiff to consider making a move.
Other obstacles are that Celtic only have 4 fit first team centre halves having lost John Kennedy when loaned to Norwich while fellow reserve centre half Darren O'Dea is attracting the attention of City's rivals, Burnley.
It is believed Cardiff are considering a 6 month loan deal for the player followed by buying him back in the summer should Cardiff get promoted to the Premiership, a similar arrangement was mooted to have been offered to Sunderland for Michael Chopra.
Loovens has played only 9 times for Celtic since being sold by City 4 months ago for £2.5M and become understudy to the regular pairing to Gary Caldwell and Steve McManus, only getting games when they're rested, injured or suspended. His last outing came just 10 days ago against Falkirk emphasising he's still very much part of the first team scene. Gordon Strachan also praised him as a "marvellous player" after that game and stressed how having Loovens banging at the door is bringing out the best in his first choice centre halves. However, you have to wonder if there has been an indication from Loovens himself that he would be interested in a return to Ninian Park so quickly for Cardiff to consider making a move.
Other obstacles are that Celtic only have 4 fit first team centre halves having lost John Kennedy when loaned to Norwich while fellow reserve centre half Darren O'Dea is attracting the attention of City's rivals, Burnley.
It is believed Cardiff are considering a 6 month loan deal for the player followed by buying him back in the summer should Cardiff get promoted to the Premiership, a similar arrangement was mooted to have been offered to Sunderland for Michael Chopra.
Maybe Jonesy should go for a player swap - Loovens for Darren Purse. :>)
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