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Thomas Gravesen could still become a Celtic player within the next week, despire interest from Newcastle United in the player.

The Real Madrid midfielder has been told he can find a new club and his agent claims the player is still very much interested in a move to the Scottish champions.

The 30 year old's agent John Sivebaek said: "Thomas is still very warm on the idea of moving to Glasgow."

Celtic would have to pay around £2 million to land the Danish international and it is understood that should he sign, Stilian Petrov could make a quicker than expected exit from the club.

Champions Celtic are back to winning ways after a comfortable win over high flyers St Mirren. Stand-in captain Stephen McManus and wantaway midfielder Stilian Petrov scored the goals as Celtic knocked St Mirren off the top of the SPL table.

Gordon Strachan made one change to the side following the dysmal display at Tynecastle last week as Ross Wallace replaced the injured Paul Telfer in Celtic's defence, with Mark Wilson moving to his natural right-back position. Quite astonishingly 41-year-old Andy Millen was drafted in for the injured Kevin McGowne in defence as St Mirren looked to continue their 100% start to the season.

Aiden McGeady began brightly and was unfortunate to not give Celtic the lead when his powerful right-foot effort came back off the upright. Celtic were again denied after a brilliant, one-handed save by Chris Smith denied Maciej Zurawski after he was expertly set up by Petrov after a fine move.

St Mirren rarely troubled the Celtic defence but Craig...

Experienced Bulgarian full-back Ivaylo Petkov has arrived in Glasgow and a deal should be concluded for the player by Wednesday. The 30-year-old who is available on a free has began training at Celtic Park after leaving Turkish team Ankaragucu. Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has stated that Petkov is not on trial and that this period is purely about getting to know each other and the squad.

Representative Martin Reilly who claims that Galatasaray, Hertha Berlin and Willem II are also interested in his clients signature said: "There's no doubt Ivaylo is a quality player, but we will need a decision in the next couple of days. We know he has the quality to be an asset to Celtic."

It is vital that Celtic boost their squad by signing a left-back with the Champions League looming. Mo Camara who was signed from Burnley last season has struggled to impress and Charlie Mulgrew has been told to find a new club despite enjoying a successful loan spell with Dundee United last season....

The champions slumped to a dissapointing defeat at Tynecastle on Sunday in a tempestuous match to fall behind the early pacesetters at the top of the SPL. The impressive Roman Bednar scored twice and was unfortunate not get a deserved a hat-trick as Hearts shown their early championship credentials and send out a message that they mean business this season.

Celtic fielded the same eleven that had won handsomely the previous weekend against Kilmarnock as Strachan opted to leave captain Lennon out of the starting line-up despite being free from suspension. Robbie Neilson and Takis Fyssas were notable Hearts absentees, replaced by Ibrahim Tall and Lee Wallace as Hearts look towards a vital Champions League qualifier in mid-week. There was even a last-minute change of referee as Stuart Dougal took charge over Kenny Clark who was suffering from a back injury.

After a frantic start with few clear goalscoring opportunities, Bruno Aguiar's flighted free-kick from the left that has...

Stilian Petrov looks set to become Martin O'Neill's first signing as manager of Aston Villa when the Northern Irishman is, as expected, named as their new boss this week.

The Bulgarian international shared a good relationship with O'Neill when he managed Celtic and helped the player grow to become the quality player he is today.

Now O'Neill and Petrov will be hoping to re-unite in time for the start of the new Premiership season.

But Celtic will be holding out for £6-7 million for Petrov - money they hope can finance deals for a much needed striker and left back.

Also heading south is winger Ross Wallace.

The 21-year-old will train with Birmingham City this week after being given permission to find a new club.