Izaguirre claims United interest

25 June 2011 08:55
Celtic star Emilio Izaguirre claims he is wanted by Manchester United and that Sir Alex Ferguson has previously been in touch with the Bhoys.[LNB] Izaguirre joined the Bhoys last summer and enjoyed an impressive debut season in the SPL which culminated in the Honduras international scooping the Player of the Year awards.[LNB]He was recently linked with United's arch-rivals Liverpool and revealed he was 'flattered' by the interest being shown by the Anfield club.[LNB]However, he now says that Premier League champions United were keen on a deal in January before Patrice Evra signed a new contract and are set to hold further talks with Celtic next month.[LNB]"I am aware that Manchester United and Celtic agreed for a meeting in July," said Izaguirre in Honduras. "We have to see what happens if I stay or I go.[LNB]"I have to confirm it's 100% true that Manchester United were following me and were interested in me in January.[LNB]"It was Alex Ferguson directly who made contact with the Celtic directors.[LNB]"I think it was the time when they didn't close the negotiations with Patrice Evra. As far as I am aware Celtic refused to sell me as we were concentrating on the league.[LNB]"Regarding possibilities, I prefer to stay silent as I did when Celtic signed me. This is a job of my agent.[LNB]"If I have the chance I welcome the move with open arms. If that is the case I will thank God and I will take my opportunity."[LNB]Celtic boss Neil Lennon, meanwhile, insists there has been no approach for Izaguirre or Israel midfielder Beram Kayal.[LNB]Lennon said in the Daily Record: "You're always going to get speculation about your best players. I understand that.[LNB]"But there's been no interest expressed in Beram or Emilio and I've had no one on the telephone enquiring about any other player if it comes to that.[LNB]"Every player has his price but I'm not prepared to sell my better ones and Emilio certainly comes into that category."

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