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Celtic reject second bid from Norwich City for star striker Gary Hooper

Image: Gary Hooper: Celtic striker wanted by Norwich

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has confirmed his club have rejected a second bid from Norwich City for striker Gary Hooper.

Lennon added: "Come February 1, the contract offer will be withdrawn. "They have got a lot to think about, Gary and his representatives. "If he doesn't want to sign the contract, that's his decision. It wouldn't be my advice, but it's Gary's decision, or his representative's decision. We are quite comfortable with that and we respect that. "We made this offer in October and all of a sudden it has been rejected. It's no coincidence that it's the last 10 days of the (transfer) window, but we are quite comfortable with the whole situation. "I'm pretty sure Gary will be a Celtic player come February 1. We have had private chats and he is really happy here. He wants to stay, he wants to see out the season, and we will have a look at the situation then."

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