Nancy players still on wish list

Last updated : 19 June 2010 By Grahame Greeen

Alfred N'DiayeCeltic do not agree with the price placed on Landry Nguemo's head to make the loan deal one of a motre permanent nature. This looks to have put paid to that deal but their is another midfield players from teh French side that still interests the Hoops. Nguemo's team-mate and fellow defensive midfielder Alfred N'Diaye has impressed for the French club since breaking into the first team 18 months ago. While Celtic bid £1.2million for Nguemo, Nancy are looking for their valuation of £2million-plus. The likes of Wigan, Stoke and Birmingham are all waiting in the wings regarding the fate of the 24-year-old, who is currently at the World Cup with Cameroon.

Nancy sporting director Nicolas Holveck said: "We spoke to Celtic at the start of the week regarding Nguemo and, following that discussion, I now believe he won't be joining them next season. There is quite a difference in opinion over our valuation of the player and theirs and because there is other interest from England I would expect him to move elsewhere. We have been having discussions with English sides regarding Landry for more than a week now, but there is no panic over his sale."

Holveck revealed there had  alsobeen talks with Celtic about N'Diaye, who is reportedly valued at £2.5million. Holveck said: "
There have been discussions with Celtic over Alfred N'Diaye and there is an interest there in the player. But there will be absolutely no loan deal struck: it's either a completed transfer or nothing as he is a valuable player. He will also cost them more than Landry Nguemo as he is only 20 and already a France (youth) international with vast potential."