Source: Daily_Mail
Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan told to dig deep in bid to sign Celtic's Scott McDonald
Celtic have told their former boss Gordon Strachan to start the bidding at £5million for top scorer Scott McDonald in the January transfer window. [LNB]The Middlesbrough manager has identified the Australian striker as his top signing target as he looks to rebuild his stuttering English Championship outfit next month. And Sportsmail understands Strachan has already been in touch with his old club to establish an asking price for the 13-goal forward - as well as a few others. [LNB]Tony Mowbray has warned his predecessor publicly that it will take 'silly money' to shift key players while his side have a title to win. And Strachan - who is also expected to tie up defender Gary Caldwell - is currently weighing up whether the price is right.[LNB] Old McDonald: Celtic want at least £5 million for their star striker [LNB] Celtic 2 Hamilton 0: McGinn settles the nerves as Hoops narrow the gapIt will take silly money to land my stars, insists Celtic boss Tony MowbrayDmitry Verkhovtsov desperate to seal Celtic deal after arriving in GlasgowMiddlesbrough set to swoop for Celtic defender Gary Caldwell in JanuaryCELTIC FC
