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Boateng eyes Glasgow move

30 May 2008 - 10:12:05

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Middlesbrough midfielder George Boateng has revealed his interest in joining either Celtic or Rangers this summer.

The 32-year-old midfielder's future on Teesside has been unclear since he hinted that his six-year stay could be moving towards a close during the January transfer window.

The veteran former Aston Villa and Netherlands midfielder was stripped of the club captaincy by manager Gareth Southgate and used sparingly during the closing months of the campaign.

Southgate has suggested Boateng's future is in his own hands this summer and a move to either of the two Glasgow clubs could now be on the cards.

The Dutchman played under current Celtic manager Gordon Strachan at previous club Coventry City in the late 1990s.

"Before the transfer window opened five clubs were seriously interested in me. Two of the clubs were from Scotland and you can guess who they are," he told the Scottish Sun.

"I wanted to talk to these clubs but Southgate didn't allow it. I am very unhappy about this.

"The situation is difficult but my time at Middlesbrough is at an end.

"I am told both Glasgow clubs will come back for me this summer."