Scottish Premier League - Grant eyes Fortune for Celtic

Eurosport - Sat, 20 Jun 16:05:00 2009

Celtic coach Peter Grant has admitted Nancy striker Marc-Antoine Fortune is one of new manager Tony Mowbray's main transfer targets.

FOOTBALL 2008-2009 Premier League West Brom Marc Antoine Fortune - 0

The French side are prepared to sell Fortune after he impressed during a loan spell with West Brom.

Working with former Baggies boss Mowbray and coach Grant at The Hawthorns may influence Fortune's decision as he ponders a move but Celtic face stiff competition from Premier League clubs.

"Marc says he would love to come here and he is a player we would be very interested in if he was available and affordable," Grant said.

"Marc is a quality player and we were very impressed by just how well he did for us last season.

"People say he did not have a fantastic scoring record. But look at the goals from midfield after he came in.

"The goals the other boys scored because of the way he played was phenomenal.

"Marc had a great ethic about him in his training as well as his playing. He was a privilege to work with."

However, Celtic may be priced out of a move for the £3million-rated frontman, who scored against Motherwell in the UEFA Cup last season, as Hull have already held discussions with Nancy.

Hull manager Phil Brown claimed the Tigers were one of three serious contenders for Fortune's signature earlier this week.

The 27-year-old scored five times for West Brom after joining the club's unsuccessful fight against relegation in January.

PA Sport

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  1. I rest my fooking case...top 2 stories on Rangers­ website are 1) Setana default on payment (there goes­ the transfer budget)2) John Martin in the driving seat­ for Rangers (What the @#$% has this got to do with­ footie)

    From Stuart, on Mon 22 Jun 7:23PM

  2. When are Rangers gonna put out some news....sack their­ PR department now unless they have been silenced by Mr­ Bain????

    From shivylb, on Mon 22 Jun 4:56PM

  3. AND THAT'S IT! RANGERS ARE SCOTTISH CHAMPIONS!!! A­ true champions' performance from the Gers today,­ and they are worthy winners of the title.

    From css, on Mon 22 Jun 2:05PM

  4. C YA LATER SHERBERT :)

    From Captain Pugwash, on Mon 22 Jun 12:44PM

  5. am jist glad am no a choirboy or septic boys club­ member ouch!! FAIL FAIL

    From Captain Pugwash, on Mon 22 Jun 12:43PM

  6. Davy got to go pal, later.
    HAIL HAIL!

    From sherbet_d, on Mon 22 Jun 12:42PM

  7. How you even managed snake shaggin is beyond me!

    HAIL­ HAIL!

    From sherbet_d, on Mon 22 Jun 12:39PM

  8. Budgie banging,thats got a wrongness all of its­ own!

    HAIL HAIL!

    From sherbet_d, on Mon 22 Jun 12:35PM

  9. lol....FAIL FAIL!!!

    From Captain Pugwash, on Mon 22 Jun 12:35PM

  10. Niether is tortoise troubling!

    HAIL HAIL!

    From sherbet_d, on Mon 22 Jun 12:33PM

  11. Sherbert they priests huv made ye insecure bout your­ sexuality no......

    From Captain Pugwash, on Mon 22 Jun 12:30PM

  12. Davy are you still pestering pets? you'll have to­ stop that pal,seriously you're gonnae gat in to­ trouble.
    rabbit rammins' no natural bud!!!
    HAIL­ HAIL!

    From sherbet_d, on Mon 22 Jun 12:27PM

  13. Awrite sherbert we better keep the pre- schools away­ fae septic boys club then :D

    From Captain Pugwash, on Mon 22 Jun 12:16PM

  14. Scotlands CHAMPIONS and Scotlands best.

    From Charles, on Mon 22 Jun 12:03PM

  15. #152 rankers average age 27? that surprises me,must­ have a couple of pre-schools in the squad!!!
    How ye­ doin' Davybhoy?
    HAIL HAIL!

    From sherbet_d, on Mon 22 Jun 12:02PM

  16. Pt153...Mowbray has been coaching for 5 years...Wattie­ over 30 years....a longer time in a coaching role will­ no doubt give you more success????

    From Stuart, on Mon 22 Jun 11:41AM

  17. Yer 2 mill coaching team are not proven, at least­ Wattie is a proven winner, 3rd Choice Mowbrey and team,­ hahahahahahahahahaha ya numpty.

    From css, on Mon 22 Jun 11:38AM

  18. Rangers squad average age 27........septic squad­ average age 25.5.... not much difference

    From Captain Pugwash, on Mon 22 Jun 11:36AM

  19. Davy R ...I am more worried that Rangers will be able­ to field a team next year....Zimmer frames annouce­ record profits this year due to a massive contract with­ a Mr Bain

    From Stuart, on Mon 22 Jun 11:28AM

  20. stuarty r ye no worried the elephant man wull get ye­ relegated :)

    From Captain Pugwash, on Mon 22 Jun 11:21AM
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