Celtic transfer news bulletin as Shea Charles told 'not a chance' he will leave Southampton and Idah Miovski case made

Russell Martin insists there is "not a chance" Celtic target Shea Charles will be allowed to leave Southampton unless they can bring in reinforcements first.

The Northern Ireland international is wanted by the Hoops but they don't want to include Saints target Matt O'Riley in any deal. Saints boss Martin managed O'Riley at MK Dons and is a huge admirer of the Denmark international who he is desperate to link up with again on the south coast.

But that doesn't necessarily mean he's willing to part with Charles. The former Man City starlet only joined Saints a year ago in a big money move from Manchester City, but has found himself in and out of the side under Martin, mainly thanks to the form of Flynn Downes. However, the former Rangers and Scotland defender insists he doesn't have the numbers in his squad that would allow him to let Charles leave just yet.

"With the squad as it is right now, not a chance. We need some reinforcements, I think," he told the Daily Echo when asked about the prospect of Charles departing. "Ben Brereton Diaz is a good one but we need to make sure we get a few more in the building before the start (of the Premier League) if we can. Obviously, the transfer window stupidly, annoyingly and madly goes on until the end of August, which gives all the bigger clubs a massive advantage.

"It is what it is. So, yeah, we will bring some people in and assess the situation - but Shea was good tonight (against Oxford United)."

Meanwhile, Celtic's pursuit of Adam Idah appears to be moving towards a conclusion. The irishman is to be disciplined by Norwich City after missing their flight to Germany for a pre-season frinedly, with links to Celtic understood to be factor. Now reports claim that a deal is closer