Source: Team_Talk
Hoops consider Fletcher dilemma
Hibs confirmed on Friday night they had received a verbal approach from another Scottish Premier League club for their star player, who is under contract at Easter Road until 2013.[LNB]A statement on the Edinburgh side's website read: "Hibernian FC today rejected a verbal approach from an SPL club to discuss the potential transfer of Steven Fletcher.[LNB]"No further discussion is planned."[LNB]Despite Hibs' official line, there have been reports they may accept a bid in the region of £3million for the 21-year-old Scotland forward.[LNB]There are also rumours Celtic could be offering a player-plus-cash deal for Fletcher, who has scored six goals this season.[LNB]Last term's Scottish Football Writers' young player of the year was linked with a host of clubs in the summer, including Real Madrid and Middlesbrough.[LNB]If he was to make the short journey to Glasgow, he would join former Hibs team-mates Scott Brown and Gary Caldwell at Celtic Park.[LNB]He would also link up with Willo Flood, who on Friday completed his move to the Hoops on a two-and-a-half-year contract.[LNB]The midfielder opened talks with the Scottish champions less than 24 hours after his penalty miss helped send the club into the Co-operative Insurance Cup final at the expense of Dundee United.[LNB]Celtic agreed an undisclosed fee with Cardiff for the 23-year-old, who spent 18 months on loan at Tannadice.[LNB]Flood hit out at Celtic over the "stupid" transfer speculation immediately after Wednesday's semi-final at Hampden but his "dream" move soon materialised.[LNB]The Irishman, who began his career at Manchester City, revealed his pride over signing for the Hoops.[LNB]"It really is a tremendous honour to sign for a club of Celtic's stature," Flood told the club website.[LNB]"This is an exciting challenge and one which I am really looking forward to.[LNB]"I have been a fan of Celtic all my life and this truly is a dream come true to sign for the club.[LNB]"I will be joining a great group of players and I will be giving everything I can to make as big a contribution as possible to Celtic Football Club.[LNB]"I hope to play my part in achieving more and more success for the club and its supporters."[LNB]Flood, who made 68 appearances for the Tayside outfit, added: "I would like to thank Dundee United for all they have done for me.[LNB]"I have enjoyed my time there immensely and I wish the club all the best for the future. My focus is now Celtic and I can't wait to get started with my new club."[LNB]Manager Gordon Strachan said: "We are delighted to welcome Willo to Celtic.[LNB]"He has had a tremendous time at Dundee United, where he has shown great ability, drive and enthusiasm. We look forward to working with him at Celtic."[LNB][LNB]
