Celtic manager Lennon is under pressure from Hoops fans to bring attacking talent to the club ahead of the new Premiership season. Rangers and Steven Gerrard are well placed to challenge for the title after a positive end to their campaign, and Celtic are yet to be convinced by Moussa Dembele’s replacement Odsonne Edouard. Former Manchester United forward Nick Powell was touted as a possible incoming deal at Parkhead, but he has since opted to join Championship outfit Stoke City. He told the Daily Record: “Now that Peter has given the job to Lenny, he has to give him a fair crack at it. Celtic transfer target Nick Powell has decided on his futureThe news comes as a blow to Celtic boss Neil LennonWigan forward Nick Powell has opted to join Stoke City instead of Celtic“By that I mean, give him the same chance he would have given Brendan Rodgers or Rafa Benitez or David Moyes.

Source: Express June 11, 2019 10:29 UTC