Georgios Samaras 'delighted' with Palermo interest

Greece striker Samaras, pictured, who has two years remaining on his Parkhead contract, insisted earlier this month he had no interest in quitting Glasgow for the Italian club.

But he appears to have had a change of heart, saying: "I'm delighted that Palermo are interested in me.

"Of course I would be happy to play for such a club. I saw that they just missed out on qualifying for the Champions League this season. That's a pity, but, who knows, maybe next year it will happen."

Samaras, 25, revealed he will wait until after the World Cup to make a decision about his future.

He added: "I would be very sorry to leave Celtic. I've enjoyed my time with the club so much and I feel valued and appreciated there. But these things happen in football.

"If I leave Scotland, it would not be a drama because Italy is a beautiful country.

"I haven't heard from my agent for several days so I do not know if there have already been contact between Celtic and Palermo. My lawyer told me of Palermo's interest, that's all I know.

"But, at this moment, I'm not thinking about anything but the World Cup. I am 100% focused on the target of helping Greece in South Africa."

Another striker who may have played his last game for Celtic is on-loan Fulham star Diomansy Kamara.

The Senegal international has confirmed he has been offered a three-year contract by a rival club, reportedly Paris St Germain.

Kamara said in the Daily Record: "I have a three-year contract from another club on the table.

"Has there been contact with Paris St Germain's directors? We are in talks.

"I am from Paris and to sign for PSG would be a dream come true."