Speculation continues over Nadir Ciftci

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Nadir Ciftci has been flattered by Celtic's interest, according to the Dundee Utd striker's agent.

The Turkish attacker has been the subject of bids from both the Parkhead club and Wigan.

However, Ciftci knocked back the chance to link up with Latics boss Gary Caldwell, leaving the door open for the Hoops to return with an improved bid for the 23-year-old, who has already told Tannadice boss Jackie McNamara he will leave when his deal expires next summer.

But they may have to stump up a considerable sum with the Terrors still sore after being forced to let Gary Mackay-Steven and Stuart Armstrong move to Parkhead in a cut-price £2million deal back in January.

However, former Celtic striker Pierre van Hooijdonk, who represents Ciftci, admitted Parkhead was the striker's preferred destination.