Celtic reject two £4m bids for Gary Hooper

CELTIC have knocked back two bids for striker Gary Hooper from Queens Park Rangers and Norwich.
By DAVID GUNN
Published 9th Jul 2013, 14:14 BST
Gary Hooper is reportedly keen on a move away from Celtic. Picture: SNSGary Hooper is reportedly keen on a move away from Celtic. Picture: SNS
Gary Hooper is reportedly keen on a move away from Celtic. Picture: SNS

The bids, believed to be in the region of £4 million, were deemed well below the Parkhead club’s valuation of the forward, and clubs have been told they will need to offer more to land the 24-year-old.

The Daily Express reports that Hooper has told Celtic boss Neil Lennon that he would prefer to leave the club, with Norwich his preferred destination.

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However, QPR could come back with an improved offer after offloading defender Chris Samba to Anzhi Makachkala for £12 million.

Celtic, who signed Hooper for around £2 million from Scunthorpe in 2010, will be looking to make a sizeable profit on the goalscorer.

The Parkhead side have already signed Amido Balde to bolster their strikeforce, and are in talks with Anthony Stokes regarding a new deal.

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