Scepovic: Parkhead was always my first choice

New Celtic signing Stefan Scepovic insists Parkhead was always his first-choice destination despite his apparent transfer U-turn.

Scepovic faces a battle to win over some Celtic fans who were unhappy with his behaviour on the final day of a transfer window, which might yet offer more drama for the club.

Celtic signed Scepovic from Sporting Gijon late Monday but just missed the deadline to sign Manchester City striker John Guidetti on loan. However, Scottish football authorities will take their case to Fifa in a bid to push the signing through. Guidetti arrived at Celtic on Monday after Peter Lawwell revealed he had been told on Sunday night Scepovic did not want to come to the club despite agreeing a deal, passing a medical and securing a work permit.