Third Hooper bid rejected

Celtic have turned down a third bid from Norwich City for top scorer Gary Hooper.

Manager Neil Lennon described the latest offer as unsatisfactory after already twice rebuffing the East Anglian club.

“I think Norwich came in with a third bid yesterday and it was rejected,” Lennon told BBC Scotland. “They were well short. We don’t have a price on Gary, but the bid that was put in yesterday was well short.”

Meanwhile, Lennon was pleased at the response following the weekend Scottish Communities League Cup semi-final defeat as Celtic cruised past Kilmarnock 4-1 to further extend their lead at the top of the table.

“People expect us to win here,” he added. “But off the back of Sunday they showed some great character. I know what I’ve got in the dressing room, so I’m really pleased with that.”