Alfie Doughty to Celtic transfer blow as Charlton take hardline stance on summer deal

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Alfie Doughty is not for sale – even though he is out of contract in the summer.The League One side have kicked out a second bid for the 20-year-old from the Scottish champions believed to be around £500,000.The Addicks are refusing to play ball over an asking price and have told the Hoops they don’t want to sell him.

Celtic failed with an opening £400,000 bid and now have to consider whether they try again or wait and sign Doughty on a pre-contract.Charlton boss Lee Bowyer has urged Doughty to sign a new deal as his best opportunity for first-team football would be with his current employers.The other issue is a complicated struggle for power at the London club and that has also impacted on any outgoings or signings.Neil Lennon could get.