Celtic have received a fresh update over goalkeeping target Dinko Horkas who, contrary to recent reports, remains in play. The Hoops need a goalkeeper this summer having lost Kasper Schmeichel, with the usual deputy stopper Viljami Sinisalo currently the number one until a new one can be found.
Horkas has been eyed for much of the summer after he helped Las Palmas to the play-off semi-finals in the Segunda División last season, but Celtic's first offer was rejected.
There were reports that Horkas was about to join another club, but Las Palmas chief Miguel Ángel Ramírez has rejected claims, confirming that Horkas has asked to leave, but that he is still available for the right price.
Las Palmas chief clarifies Horkas situation
Ramirez has said, as cited by Tinta Amarilla: "Horkaš is a player for Las Palmas who has asked the club to let him leave. The club won’t let him go because the only offer we have [from Celtic] isn’t attractive.
“He says it will be difficult for him to continue playing for Las Palmas since he had an offer from the Emirates that would have been a lifesaver. Horkaš says he doesn’t feel strong or motivated enough to stay on the team.
“But there are other ways we can contribute to help the team. If he doesn’t want to play, maybe he can help us mark the field or set up the nets.
“He has a contract with Las Palmas and will remain if the offer he has doesn’t meet Las Palmas’ demand. We’re talking about €5m. They’re offering us €4m to be paid over 4 years. We’re asking for €5m and 50% of any future transfer fee.”
That's a big sell-on fee for any club to carry, so it's likely Celtic would prefer to pay a little more for more control over Horkas' future, should they return with an offer.
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