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David James set for Celtic talks, Lennon keen
England international goalkeeper David James will speak to Celtic boss Neil Lennon about a joining the club, although the discussions are still at a very early stage.
Following the departure of Artur Boruc, there has been a debate as to whether Celtic will promote Lukasz Załuska or bring in a new goalkeeper. Initial speculation had centred on Crystal Palace's Julian Speroni but now the rumours regarding David James have a basis in reality.
The Daily Mail quoted Lennon as saying: "We are still a long way off and it's early days in terms of negotiation. But just the fact he is interested is very encouraging from our point of view. I want to get the best goalkeeper I possibly can.
"Not only for the league and Europe but also someone who can fill Artur's shoes - and he's one who can. He will come up and have a look and see if he fancies it. I'd like to speak to him myself and see what he is thinking, but the fact they have made the initial contact is very encouraging."
James is currently a free-agent after his contract with Portsmouth expired. He turns 40 next month, but the former Manchester City, West Ham United, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Watford goalkeeper has bags of experience and may still offer the sort of assured leadership at the back Celtic need.
Talks are expected to be held once Celtic return from the tour of America. James has reportedly already turned down a short-term contract offer from Sunderland and it remains to be seen whether his wage demands are considered realistic - which may depend on how much money is raised from the sale of Aiden McGeady, assuming it happens.
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Why sell Boruc for peanuts if we need a keeper? Why bring in calamity James when we have Załuska? Weird!!!
Meatbeat
Can only assume Lennon is being given a free hand to build his own team with his own players. Doubt this will happen, though, and do think Zaluska deserves the shirt.
Jamie1967
Doesn't seem like the best use of wages - let Zaluska start and spend elsewhere. Someone who scored goals at any level last year would be a start.
ChicagoMatt
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