Celtic re-launch bid to sign Premier League striker

Celtic are reportedly looking to land Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher after missing out on his signature in the summer.

The Hoops were determined to sign the 28-year-old on Deadline Day, but the Black Cats rejected a loan bid in the final hour.

However, the Scottish Premiership champions are now attempting to secure the ex-Wolves and Burnley star on a pre-contract agreement.

The Wearside outfit’s number 26 is out of contract in the summer and has publicly admitted that he’d like to play at Parkhead after missing out on a move to the Bhoys from Hibernian in 2009.

Fletcher, who has eight goals in 25 Scotland caps, has scored eight times in all competitions this term.