Hoops hoping to hijack Ledley deal

05 July 2010 22:15
Celtic are reportedly hoping to hijack Stoke's bid to sign Cardiff playmaker Joe Ledley by offering him a bigger pay packet than the Potters.[LNB] Tony Pulis has been a long-time admirer of the classy midfielder, who is believed to have held talks with the Stoke chief at the Britannia Stadium and been offered a £20,000-a-week package in the Potteries.[LNB]It appears the 23-year-old is biding his time over a summer move, though, with SPL giants Celtic now holding the upper hand as they're prepared to offer better terms and a straight cash deal, whereas Stoke's offer is believed to involve Michael Tonge plus cash.[LNB]Bhoys boss Neil Lennon is also keen to lure Potters wideman Liam Lawrence to Parkhead this summer.[LNB]But Pulis is happy to play the waiting game for now, saying: "We are aware of who is and who isn't available, but agents and players are still dipping their toes in the water and not committing themselves just yet.[LNB]"That will change as time goes on. It's just a case of everyone being patient and then hoping we can get who we want when people start making firm decisions," he added in the Sentinel.[LNB]West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo has also been credited with an interest in Wales international Ledley, but the Baggies are seemingly an outside bet to secure his signature.

Source: Team_Talk