Hoops closing in on new defender
Celtic are closing in on a centre-back to mitigate an injury crisis at Parkhead.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers looks like he may have found his solution to the Hoops’ injury crisis in defence as he closes in on a deal to sign an experienced Premier League star, according to reports.
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Honduras international winger Luis Palma has completed his medical and sealed a move to the Scottish giants from Greek outfit Aris Thessaloniki for a fee in the region of £3.5 million, including bonuses.
Celtic fined by Uefa for fans’ anti-monarchy banner in Warsaw
Celtic have been fined more than £13,000 by Uefa after fans displayed an offensive anti-monarchy banner during their Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk in Warsaw last month.
The banner was held up by a section of fans six days after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Europe’s governing body said it was “not fit for a sports event”.
Celtic were also fined more than £3,000 for pyrotechnics used before their home match with Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Rangers have been fined almost £13,000 by Uefa after receiving six bookings – two for defender James Sands as he was sent off after 55 minutes – in their Champions League match against Napoli.
Heart of Midlothian were fined £2600 for fans lighting fireworks during their Europa Conference League match at home to Istanbul Basaksehir and more than £2,000 after supporters threw objects on to the pitch against RFS in Latvia.
RFS were fined £3,500 for the improper conduct of their team during the same game.