Neil Lennon has never heard of Caleb Ekuban despite Celtic transfer bid reports

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Celtic have recently found themselves linked with a whole host of strikers amid the continued speculation over Odsonne Edouard’s future and Leigh Griffiths’ position at the club. Those rumours appeared to be null and void with the recent acquisition of Albian Ajeti from West Ham. 

However, one name has continued to pop up. Ghanaian international Caleb Ekuban has continuously been linked with not only Celtic but their Old Firm rivals. The majority of these reports stem from Turkey, where he is currently plying his trade for Trabzonspor.

The most recent of these from Haberturk suggested Celtic have had a £7.2 million bid accepted for the player and that he was due for a medical to complete his Parkhead switch. 

But it appears that would take Neil Lennon by surprise, as he has never heard of the 26-year-old.

“I’m getting all this speculation and chat and rumours, and this is the age we live in,” Lennon is quoted by The Herald. “But I can tell you hand on heart that it’s the first time I’ve heard of this player. I’m not aware of any bids or contact with the player or the club or representatives.”

Ekuban would certainly be an interesting acquisition. The Italian born striker, who had an ill-fated stint at Leeds United, has impressed in Turkish football and would certainly help improve the striking options available to Lennon at Celtic.

However, it would appear the Celtic boss is very keen to distance himself from these rumours. Occasionally, reports from Turkey are often under the microscope and often, things are lost in translation, and perhaps, that is yet again the case here. 

But judging by Lennon’s comments, you can forget about Ekuban heading to Glasgow anytime soon.