Salihi may move to Scotland

TIRANA, Jan. 10 – Albanian striker of Rapid Vienna football team, Hamdi Salihi, could move to Celtic in Scotland. Celtic manager Neil Lennon has admitted interest in the Albania international, 27, who is out of contract in the summer. Salihi scored 46 goals in his first two seasons with Rapid but eight of his 11 league appearances this term have come off the bench and he could be available for a cut-price fee. The forward scored along with now-Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic when Rapid drew 3-3 with Celtic in the Europa League two seasons ago. Salihi told the Kurier newspaper: “Celtic is a club with a great name, this could be a good step for my career. But I know nothing concrete. The deal would have to be right for all parties, including Rapid.” Lennon told the Evening Times: “He is a player we have known about from the Jelavic days. He might be an option. He is a good player, and we know what he can do. If he came in on trial, even better. But I don’t think that will be the issue.” Rapid team manager Stefan Ebner has said they had not heard from the Clydesdale Bank Premier League leaders.