Source: Daily_Mail
Philippe Senderos asks for more time: Arsenal defender not ready to agree Celtic loan just yet
Philippe Senderos has revealed he is weighing up his options before deciding on a possible loan deal with Celtic. [LNB]Chief executive Peter Lawwell is understood to have held talks with the Arsenal centre-back's agent over the weekend as the Parkhead club seek to strengthen their defence. [LNB]However, the 24-year-old is attracting interest from other major outfits, with Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and Everton all linked with his signature. [LNB] Hoops swoop: Senderos (right) has only played twice for the Gunners this season[LNB]Senderos is out of contract at the end of the season and Arsenal could prefer to try to cash in with a permanent transfer this month. [LNB]The Swiss international is 'honoured' Celtic are keen on him but cannot yet make a commitment. [LNB]'At this moment, I am still an Arsenal player, so they will have the final decision,' said Senderos, who is anxious for regular football to boost his World Cup hopes.[LNB]Target: Senderos is wanted by a number of clubs [LNB] 'I am very honoured that a big club like Celtic are interested in me and, personally, a loan deal right now would suit me perfectly.[LNB] 'But, at present, I am studying a number of different possibilities. There are a few clubs who have expressed interest so, hopefully, it won't be long until something is sorted out.' [LNB]Senderos, who spent last season on loan at AC Milan, has made just two Carling Cup appearances for Arsene Wenger's side this term. [LNB]Former Celtic and Switzerland defender Ramon Vega has already given him the lowdown about life in Glasgow and Senderos admits it is an attractive possibility. [LNB]'I spoke with Ramon once or twice about his time in Scotland and he really enjoyed it,' he said.[LNB] 'He had a successful time there and was very positive about the club and the city. 'It's certainly nice to be linked with a move to Celtic but, at this moment, I don't know exactly where I will be going.[LNB] 'There are a few clubs interested and I will study everything before making a decision.' [LNB]The Parkhead club are also seeking a striker but sources dismissed reports from Turkey that Darius Vassell, the former Aston Villa player currently with Ankaragucu, was a target. [LNB]Celtic assistant boss Mark Venus yesterday claimed to know nothing of a possible move for Senderos. [LNB]New signing: Jos Hooiveld[LNB]Jos Hooiveld arrived from AIK Stockholm last week but Gary Caldwell was sold to Wigan.[LNB] 'I haven't talked with the manager (Tony Mowbray) about Senderos,' said Venus. 'The bottom line is we have lost a centre-half and signed a left-footed centre-half.[LNB] 'So we probably need a right-footed centre-half, too. We feel we need another centre-half at the moment to help the team.' [LNB]Boss Mowbray insisted at the weekend that Birmingham City were wasting their time moving for Aiden McGeady after Alex McLeish lined up an £8million raid. [LNB]However, Venus suggested the winger could yet depart, if the bidding reached a certain level. [LNB]'At any club, every footballer has a price, I would suggest,' said Venus. 'So it would be folly of me to sit here and say there is no way Aiden will be leaving. 'But I would suggest it would probably take a lot of money.'[LNB] Ki Sung Yeung has, meanwhile, been added to Celtic's mounting injury list with an ankle problem. The £2m South Korean midfielder made a promising debut in last weekend's 1-1 draw with Falkirk but is now expected to be out for the rest of the month. [LNB]Stephen McManus and Danny Fox are likely to be missing until next week but Glenn Loovens hopes to recover from a stomach bug in time to face Morton at Cappielow in tonight's delayed Active Nation Scottish Cup fourth-round tie. [LNB] Philippe Senderos ends Arsenal nightmare with loan move to CelticRef justice: Andreas Hinkel insists 'strange' decisions are costing Celtic dear after penalty painIt's buoyant at the Bhoys, insists Mowbray amidst talk of boardroom rift CELTIC FC