Source: Team_Talk
Pareiko confirms Hoops desire
Estonia international goalkeeper Sergei Pareiko has confirmed joining Celtic in January would be his first choice.[LNB] The 33-year-old currently plays for FC Tom Tomsk, although his contract with the Russian outfit is ending and he will be available on a free transfer.[LNB]Celtic have been keeping tabs on Pareiko as Newcastle have the option of recalling loanee Fraser Forster when the January transfer window reopens.[LNB]Pareiko has known about Celtic's interest for a month and while the club have not put an offer on the table he remains eager to join the Scottish giants.[LNB]"A move to Celtic would take my career to a new level - I'd love to play for such a truly big club," he told the Scottish Sun.[LNB]"I can't say how close we are to an agreement as Celtic have not made a specific offer yet, but I have known about their interest for about a month.[LNB]"Stevie Woods visited Estonia and I've spoken to him. He made a proposal to Neil Lennon to sign me in January when the transfer window opens.[LNB]"Lennon has accepted the recommendation and we are waiting to hear from the club's board.[LNB]"Tom Tomsk have also offered me an extra two years and there is another Russian Premier League club who want me but Celtic are my first choice, for sure."
