Source: Team_Talk
Bhoys close in on Stokes swoop
Celtic and Hibernian have agreed a fee for the transfer of striker Anthony Stokes, according to reports on Sunday evening.[LNB] Earlier in the week, Bhoys boss Neil Lennon revealed his admiration for the Republic of Ireland international and immediately set about landing his man.[LNB]Despite talks being at an advanced stage on Sunday, Stokes turned out in Hibernian's 1-0 defeat to St Mirren in the Scottish Premier League.[LNB]With a fee now having been agreed, Stokes is expected to hold talks with the Old Firm outfit on Monday and is thought to be keen on the move.[LNB]Stokes, who grabbed 23 goals last season, has made his name in the Scottish top flight, regularly scoring against the Old Firm during spells with Falkirk and Easter Road.[LNB]Hibs boss John Hughes reluctantly accepts the Buddies' defeat could well be Stokes' last for the club and he was disappointed the player could not make a greater impact on his farewell.[LNB]"I felt he was poor, but I can understand it with everything on his mind," said Hughes.[LNB]"Sometimes you play on emotions and if it was to be his last game I thought he might go out with a bang, but it didn't materialise."
