Celtic boss Neil Lennon says he is close to completing the signing of former Town loanee Daryl Murphy from Sunderland. The Irish frontman had been mentioned in connection with a permanent move to Portman Road this summer.

Lennon says the £1.3 million move is near to being done: “We think we’re pretty close with Murphy from Sunderland.”

The ex-Northern Ireland international has been a fan of the Waterford-born frontman for some time: “He’s quick, he’s 6 foot 2 or 3 and I’ve watched him for a few years. I think he could take the hits for us up here.”

Murphy, 27, scored six goals in 18 appearances while with the Blues between January and May.

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Big_Foot_Blue added 17:18 - Jul 15 Great news! I would have been very disappointed if we'd signed him. I wish him all the best since he scored 6 very important goals when we needed them most however After that he looked extraordinarilly average and for once I dont believe it was down to our poor service more his lack of motivation. We can do better even with our apparently low budget set by Mr Evans. Anyway best of luck Daryl but seriously Celtic... Sunderland must be laughing at getting £1.3million for him!

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Jarvo3003 added 17:19 - Jul 15 not even as good as stead, no loss
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RetroBlue added 17:30 - Jul 15 phew ! Lucky escape there, for Town!
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bluesym added 17:32 - Jul 15 thank god for that.
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Harry_Palmer added 17:33 - Jul 15 Wow! Celtic are really showing their intent on world domination with that signing. Their fans must be so excited !
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rightwinger added 17:34 - Jul 15 All is just falling into place without Roy doing a thing.
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brian_a_mul added 19:04 - Jul 15 Why is Daryl Murphy getting a hard time from ITFC fans?? It was his goals that helped kick start our climb away from relegation and gave the team some much missing confidence. He was only on loan, diddnt cost us anything and just look what he gave us in return! He looks cut of for Scot Prem football. He has the ability to score 15 -20 goals maybe more at Celtic. He deserves his chance at Celtic and I wish him all the best up there!

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PimsNumber1 added 19:09 - Jul 15 If we dont get Chops then I hope we buy Hooper. Murphy didnt take long to look lethargic for us. Not concerned he is off elsewhere. A good price for sunderland.
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Blueknight85 added 20:15 - Jul 15 he was injured towards the end you useless twonks
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jas0999 added 20:43 - Jul 15 I think Murphy's wages made him an unrealistic target. I can't understand the moaning though. The guy did well. His strike record was better than Pablo, Stead and Priskin. Plus, his injury later in the season meant he didn't perform to his earlier potential. Murphy has to go down as a decent RK signing - although obviously there are a few who are out to slate Roy regardless of what he does.

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mickeyjb added 21:47 - Jul 15 I agree with the Celtic comments. This is a team playing champions league football next season and they sign. A Sunderland reject on loan at a poor championship team last year. They must be jumping with joy at that one. Or are times really that hard up there. The days of henrik larson esk signings are well and truly gone.
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mickeyjb added 21:50 - Jul 15 That saying we did think he was the answer at the beginning and was all calling fir him to be signed up
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ChambersM added 22:42 - Jul 15 Jas0999 are you a relative of Roy Keane?
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Mark added 22:45 - Jul 15 I suppose we should be grateful for his six goals here, as without them we could be in League One now. He started well but then faded and I agree he looks about the same level as Stead. In summary, I am glad he came for the loan spell but do not want him back.
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WadzillaBhoy added 00:53 - Jul 16 Celtic paid £650,000 for Larsson.
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Vic added 09:12 - Jul 16 Just goes to show how poor the SPL is when the top teams by championship rejects!
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 11:36 - Jul 16 Henrik Larsson is on another planet compared to Murphy: both with regard to attitude and ability. I'd rather have Larsson NOW, even though he's given up playing and is currently manager of 2nd division Landskrona in Sweden. Yes, by all means, thanks, Murphy, for the goals, but you were not the way forward.
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SiBo added 12:34 - Jul 16 Agreed... for the money we could get better...
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ChambersM added 19:32 - Jul 16 wouldnt call him a champ. reject?!
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