07.01.2010
Martinez admits admiration for Celtic striker McDonald
Celtic's Australian striker Scott McDonald celebrates scoring against Rangers during a Scottish Premier League football match, score 1-1, at Celtic Park, Glasgow on January 3. Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has fuelled speculation he could make a move for Celtic's Scott McDonald by expressing his admiration for the Australian striker.
Martinez watched McDonald score Celtic's equaliser in last weekend's 1-1 draw with Rangers and refused to rule out an attempt to bring the forward to the Premier League.
"We are in the January window and we need to strengthen the squad, that is no big secret," Martinez said.
"Scott McDonald is a great goalscorer and has a great record in the Scottish game, has played European football and is an attractive player for any team in the Premier League.
"But I'm not going to go into detail on any names; we are going to be linked with many names, I understand that.
"We have been following many players and the key now is to bring in the right characters."
Asked why he was in Glasgow for the Rangers-Celtic match, Martinez added: "I love watching games - I don't watch enough football - and to see an Old Firm derby is always a great atmosphere."
McDonald has also attracted interest from Middlesbrough, managed by former Celtic boss Gordon Strachan, amid reports that his relationship with current Hoops manager Tony Mowbray has become strained over the number of matches the forward has started on the bench.
The player's agent however insisted earlier this week that McDonald was happy at Celtic and that any move would only come about if it was instigated by the club.
Source: © 2010 AFP - Graham Stuart
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