Source: Daily_Mail
Celtic will exchange Georgios Samaras to land Sporting Lisbon's Marco Caneira
Celtic are keen on a deal for Sporting Lisbon centre half Marco Caneira that could see Georgios Samaras move in the opposite direction.[LNB]Reports in Portugal say a fee of about £1million has been verbally agreed for Caneira's move to Parkhead, but that could change if Samaras can be talked into heading to Portugal.[LNB]Greece striker Samaras is in the final year of his contract and hasalso been linked to West Bromwich Albion, but his agent has confirmedthe approach from Sporting.[LNB] Target man: Sporting Lisbon defender Marco Caneira is wanted by Celtic boss Neil Lennon[LNB]The 25-year-old has failed to score in 12 SPL appearances this season and has fallen down the pecking order since signing from Manchester City for £1.2m in 2008.[LNB]Samaras's wages - believed to be about £15,000 a week - are a barrier, but he was prepared to take a pay cut to quit City for Scotland in favour of first-team football.[LNB] Exit ahead: The goals have dried up for Greece striker Georgios Samaras in Scotland[LNB]Caneira is keen to leave Sporting after failing to make a single appearance this season, but the 31-year-old defender is not rushing into a deal with Celtic.[LNB]He has been on Inter Milan and Valencia's books in the past and went to the 2002 and 2006 World Cups with Portugal, but has fallen out with Sporting boss Paulo Sergio.[LNB] Come in No 7: Freddie's ready to make Old Firm bow, says Celtic boss LennonCeltic hit stumbling block over trial period for Toronto star De RosarioCELTIC FC
