Callum McGregor shuts down Celtic transfer talk as skipper insists top Parkhead stars will stay

Callum McGregor is convinced Celtic can keep hold of their star men this summer as the Hoops hop back on the trail of the trail of Rubin Kazan ace Sead Haksabanovic.

Josip Juranovic, Giorgos Giakoumakis and Matt O’Riley have been linked with big money moves to England but boss Ange Postecoglou’s focus is on strengthening his squad rather than cashing in on assets. Montenegrin Haksabanovic is back on the radar and is ready to leave the Russian outfit with a number of clubs monitoring his situation.

The wide man is currently training alone with his future unclear. Reports in Russia stated recently that the Parkhead outfit had been offered the 23-year-old in the summer but, despite signing Carl Starfelt from the same club just over a year ago, made no move. However, with Haksabanovic still available and Rubin are understood to be considering offloading their £6 million purchase from IFK Norkopping at a slashed price or even on a temporary basis, despite him signing a five-year deal just 15 months ago.

Record Sport understands the 18-times capped star remains on the list of potential transfer options with just a couple of weeks remaining in the window and boss Ange Postecoglou still in the market for new faces.

The attacker, who operates mainly off the left wing but can play central or on the right, spent time at West Ham and Malaga earlier in his career. Haksabanovic was loaned to Djurgardens this year due to FIFA regulations regarding temporary contract suspensions after the conflict started in Ukraine and is now poised for another switch out of his current club.

It is understood the Swedes are keen to extend the player’s stay. Sporting director Bosse Andersson confirmed recently they still hold some of his