Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester United linked with Celtic's Emilio Izaguirre
ShareCeltic left-back Emilio Izaguirre claims he is being targeted by Manchester United.[LNB]The 26-year-old Honduras international was a revelation last season after moving to Parkhead.[LNB]He said: 'Regarding possibilities, I prefer to stay silent as I did when Celtic signed me. This is a job of my agent.[LNB] Wanted: Celtic's Emilio Izaguirre (left) claims Manchester United are interested in signing him[LNB]'I have to confirm it's 100 per cent true that Manchester United were following me and were interested in me.[LNB]'It was Alex Ferguson directly who made contact with the Celtic directors.[LNB]'I am aware also that Manchester United and Celtic agreed for a meeting in July. We have to see what happens if I stay or I go.[LNB] Talent: Izaguirre (right) impressed during his first season at Celtic Park[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 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] On the move? Celtic's Beram Kayal has also been linked with a move away from Scotland[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.'[LNB] Celtic in talks to sign Izaguirre's battling team-mate ClarosEmilio is up with the best, insists Celtic's assistant manager MjallbyAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinionAll the latest Celtic news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Neil Lennon Places: Honduras, Israel
