[Link] Helder Barbosa

Was he no the plum that said 4 hours ago it wasn't happening

 

unsure as i got home from work 2hrs ago. literally have no idea what was said before that.

 

nah that was an oaf from the bbc mate.

 

Do we get the monkey as well

 

It was Chris McLaughlin. Same dude who tweeted on this day last year that Baba Diawara to Celtic was definitely happening, and that Samaras was in Sunderland for a medical. 'Oaf' is a bit harsh, though - 'numpty' I'd give him .

 

And what about Barbosa?

 

I think it will be between this boy and Russell if there are any more signings.

 

IMO Barbosa 10% chances, Russell 30%

 

stv think there could be 1 more please make it 1 of them

 

Could still happen !

 

think this is the one that will be pushed through gut feeling though

 

He could say this to the huns (walking dead)
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Pleased not to have got this guy tbh.

 

not a bad player at all! He can play as winger, or forward playmaker. Good pace and very talented but very inconsistent, capable of doing great games, but he loses his head very easily! He is seen as an eternal promise because he had a lot of potential that he didnt reach. Still i think that he would be a good buy, and i dont think that Braga will ask a lot of money because he starts mostly in the bench, due to some quality players they bought this year.

 

Doubt it, he was most likely being lined up for europe and would imagine he will feature for Braga at sumpoint. No point in signing him for SPL. If we sign anybody in Jan it will probs be Russell.

 

If we were signing yet another forward in January, I'd rather have Russell than this guy anyway. At least we know what Russell can do, and we also know he supports Celtic.

 

...and, from the sounds of it, he's more consistent than Barbosa.

 

By Craig Swan | 7 Jan 2013 00:01
CELTIC are back in the hunt for SC Braga winger Helder Barbosa.

The Portuguese international is on the Parkhead radar as manager Neil Lennon seeks to fine-tune his squad during the January transfer window.

The Celtic boss has spoken about his wish for a left-sided attacking midfielder or winger and Barbosa is in the equation.

The 25-year-old was subject of interest from the SPL champions in the last transfer window and Record Sport understands a loan bid was booted out by Braga.

However, Celtic are still aware of his position and, with Barbosa of his position and, with the player into the final six months of his contract, are on the case.

Barbosa’s agent Angelo Martins confirmed: “At this moment the interest from Celtic is still there and is, I think, stronger than before.”

Braga’s position with Barbosa could well have changed after their refusal to let him go in the summer.

Signed by Domingos Pacienca two years ago from Porto, he was an instant hit and also featured heavily under Leonardo Jardim’s stewardship last term.

However, the appointment of new coach Jose Paseiro six months ago with his more direct style has limited Barbosa’s opportunities and he’s only made eight starts this season with a further six outings from the bench.

Martins said: “Two months ago, Helder played for the national team of Portugal, so he can play at the top level.”

Barbosa first came to Celtic’s attention when doing their homework ahead of the Champions League qualifier against Braga in 2010.

Record Sport understands Celtic would again look for a loan, although Braga may accept a cut-price offer.

His involvement in this season’s Champions League group stages with Braga would mean he could not play for Celtic against Juventus, but Martins is adamant that would not affect the player’s thinking.

He said: “Helder would be thrilled to go to Celtic, I can assure you.”

Celtic’s dealings are already under way, with their loan deal move for Israeli defender Rami Gershon from Standard Liege on the verge of being sealed.

FC Ashdod’s Nigerian left-back Juwon Oshinawa has also been mentioned as a target.