Skip to main content

Neil Lennon hoping to keep Gary Hooper at Celtic, but expects further bids

Sunday 20 January 2013 11:41, UK

Gary Hooper: Has already been the subject of one bid from Norwich
Image: Gary Hooper: Has already been the subject of one bid from Norwich

Neil Lennon is determined to keep Gary Hooper at Celtic, but is bracing himself for further interest from the Premier League.

More from Football

Ambition

On the prospect of improved bids being lodged, Lennon added: "I'm hearing that they (Norwich) might come again, but good luck to them on that. "He's already at a big club and playing in the Champions League. His ambition possibly is to play in the Premier League. He's good enough, there's no question. "I am not going to stop any of the players' progress because I wouldn't have wanted that done to myself. But I'll do what I think is in the club's best interests. "I am sure he's on the radar of plenty of clubs, it is just Norwich have come in first."

Around Sky

Upgrade to get all of Sky Sports, including 1500 live football matches this season

Not got Sky? Get instant access to Sky Sports with no contract

Sky Data Layer Viewer