Chelsea bid for Celtic keeper rejected

Celtic have actually denied a quote from Chelsea for goalkeeper Craig Gordon, inning accordance with Skies resources.

The Scotland international is among 3 goalkeepers Chelsea are taking into consideration as a substitute for Bournemouth target Asmir Begovic, inning accordance with Skies resources.

Gordon has much less compared to 6 months to work on his agreement with the Scottish Premiership champs, however Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers has actually urged the 34-year-old continues to be securely component of his strategies.

Complying with Wednesday’s 1-0 gain St Johnstone, Rodgers claimed: “I listened to something prior to the game and also I’m not amazed.

Craig’s extremely a lot a component of exactly what I’m doing below. He has actually combined his game as well as he sees exactly how we desire to play.

” You could see exactly how tranquil he is. He is 34-years-old, he could take place for a variety of years as well as be an actual column of this group.”

When asked if Chelsea would certainly be squandering their time bidding process for Gordon, Rodgers stated: “Yes, obviously.”

Gordon has actually been a first-team routine for Celtic considering that signing up with the club in 2014 adhering to a two-year define of the game with injury.

The previous Hearts and also Sunderland stopper has actually won 2 league titles and also 2 Scottish Mugs with the Hoops and also has actually currently showcased 34 times this period.

Skies resources recognize Espanyol’s Diego Lopez and also Fernando Muslera of Galatasaray are likewise being taken into consideration by Chelsea.