Celtic have yet to receive a second bid from Portsmouth for want-away star Stilian Petrov.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed the club are increasing their bid for Celtic star Stilian Petrov.

STANISLAV VARGA’S agent will meet with Celtic officials in the coming days to discuss a new one-year contract.

Stanislav Varga’s agent will meet with Celtic officials in the coming days to discuss a new one-year contract.

Stilian Petrov is set to give Celtic manager Gordon Strachan more problems with Bulgaria coach Hristo Stoichkov demanding the Scottish champions let him skipper his country.

Stilian Petrov’s agent claims Gordon Strachan and Neil Lennon will be wasting their time in trying to persuade the Bulgaria international to stay at Celtic.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan is adamant Stilian Petrov’s transfer bombshell will not blow his side’s chances of victory against Rangers in tomorrow’s Old Firm clash.

ROY KEANE is enjoying the dressing room banter at Celtic but insists he will never become too close with any of his new team-mates.

Roy Keane is enjoying the dressing room banter at Celtic but insists he will never become too close with any of his new team-mates.

Celtic captain Neil Lennon was not surprised by the attacking role Roy Keane carried out with such panache during the Bank of Scotland Premier League win over Aberdeen on Saturday.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan paid tribute to midfielder Stilian Petrov after the Bulgarian’s second-half stint as a striker set the Hoops’ on the way to their 3-0 victory over Aberdeen in the Bank of Premier League at Celtic Park.

Celtic midfielder Stilian Petrov has signed an extension to his deal which will keep him at Parkhead until the summer of 2009.

CELTIC chief executive Peter Lawwell has moved to assure supporters there will be no mass departures from the club.

Fulham manager Chris Coleman has reassured fans he will be spending money during the transfer window.

Celtic midfielder Stilian Petrov faces a fight to be fit for the Bank of Scotland Premier League visit of Livingston on St Stephen's Day.

CELTIC chief executive Peter Lawwell has urged fans not to panic over protracted contract talks with Stilian Petrov.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has urged fans not to panic over protracted contract talks with Stilian Petrov.

Stilian Petrov’s agent has hinted that the Bulgarian could move on at the end of the season.

Bulgaria coach Hristo Stoichkov has backed away from a club-versus-country confrontation with Celtic over midfielder Stilian Petrov.

Celtic have been dealt a blow with Stilian Petrov and Rob Douglas both facing time on the sidelines through injury.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill is confident his current squad is strong enough for the rest of the campaign.

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CELTIC manager Martin O'Neill expects his on-going contract situation to be resolved

Stilian Petrov’s agent today revealed he is ready to revive contract negotiations with Celtic as soon as manager Martin O’Neill gets in touch.

MARTIN O’NEILL last night revealed he had forgiven Stilian Petrov and was ready to bring the inspirational midfielder back for the UEFA Cup showdown with Blackburn.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill is confident midfielder Stilian Petrov will remain at the club.

Stilian Petrov's agent has claimed the Celtic player has shelved plans to extend his current deal - at least until the summer.

MARTIN O’NEILL has urged the Celtic hierarchy to pick up the phone and end the uncertainty over his future at the club.

Martin O’Neill has urged the Celtic hierarchy to pick up the phone and end the uncertainty over his future at the club.

Celtic midfielder Alan Thompson has hit out at Austrian side Flavia Solva after the Hoops’ 3-1 pre-season friendly win.

Martin O'Neill concedes Celtic's performances in the Champions League this season could prove to have a downside - if they alert Europe's top clubs to the Hoops' players.