Thomas Robert: Last News

Celtic or Burnley. The son of Newcastle hero Laurent, Robert surprised many when he rocked up at Airdrieonians last summer after knocking back a new contract at Montpellier plus deals from English and German clubs.

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go on trial at English Premier League side Burnley and has previously been linked with a move to Celtic, having spent time on trial there last season.

Gallery: Rafa Benitez and the other managers who have managed two rival clubs (Read Sport)Robert spent time on-trial with Celtic's development side last season but a potential move was complicated by the departure of former manager Neil Lennon. Various English clubs watched the diminutive star at Airdrie last season while Aberdeen were reported to have a strong interest in the player.

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Celtic amid the behind-the-scenes Parkhead rebuild. The 20-year-old returned to action for Airdrieonians last weekend in the defeat to Peterhead after a trial at Lennoxtown.

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The Scottish Sun report that the 20-year-old is 'edging closer to an agreement' with Neil Lennon's side and talks have taken place about Airdrie's prize asset going to Lennoxtown for a training stint.

Dundee United have also contacted the Diamonds about a potential move and clubs have been queuing up this season to watch the winger in action.Robert's agent, Paul Tait, sold him on a move to Scotland from Montpellier in the summer and believes he is capable of making the same meteoric rise as Liverpool and Scotland star Andy Robertson, who started out at Queen's Park in Scotland's lower leagues. Speaking to Record Sport, Tait explained how he sold Robert - who had never heard of the Diamonds - on a move to League One and why the Old Firm should take a punt on the player due to his potential.

Airdrie wonderkid Thomas Robert before English clubs price them out of a deal. The 20-year-old’s move to League One from Montpellier raised eyebrows across the globe as the son of Newcastle and France star Laurent knocked back clubs in Germany, England and a new deal at the Ligue 1 side to rock up in Lanarkshire.  Robert has been an instant hit with the Diamonds and has been trailed by both Rangers and Celtic scouts with Dundee United reportedly set to table an offer. Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs have also been linked with a swoop for the in-demand winger.

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And the League One player of the month for November has been scouted by the Hoops in recent weeks, with clubs including Rangers, Hibs and Hearts among other clubs keeping tabs on the 20-year-old. Diamonds boss and ex-Rangers defender Murray revealed there has been so much interest in their prize asset that they’ve had to turn people away from their games.But he hopes Robert will stay in Monklands beyond the January transfer window to continue his development at New Broomfield, although he didn’t rule out the prospect of a potential deal that could see Robert loaned back to the club should he decide to move on.

It was reported this morning that Celtic, in particular, have shown a keen interest in the Frenchman, with Rangers, Hibs and Hearts also keeping tabs on his displays for the Diamonds.

The Scottish Sun, both sides of the Old Firm have been "keeping tabs" on the midfielder along with the likes of capital outfits Hibernian and Hearts.

Thomas Robert in top form over the crucial winter period after his star turn against Forfar. The former Montpellier kid opened the scoring with a stunning strike at Station Park yesterday, with a Dale Carrick penalty and Kyle Connell strike completing the scoring for the Diamonds.

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Livingston ended the Betfred Cup group stages with a perfect record after as three goals in eight second half minutes saw them avoid an upset against League One Airdrieonians.The Diamonds had taken a shock lead on 51 minutes as Thomas Robert wonderfully jinked into the box before finding the net - but Livi would be in front within six minutes.Alan Forrest levelled things up with a trademark cut inside on his right foot before curling the ball beyond David Hutton.

Airdrieonians and Albion Rovers gave fans a glimpse of what they can expect for the season ahead in a pulsating Monkland's Derby last night. The warm-up clash at the Penny Cars Stadium saw Rovers taken the lead through Matthew Aitken before Eoghan Stokes levelled for the hosts.A Finn Ecrepont header again put the ML5 visitors back in front, before an Ally Roy double earned the Diamonds bragging rights.

Airdrie fans after the new third kit was revealed last night. A teaser from The Simpsons was shared last night on the Diamonds' Twitter before a cartoon design showing Thomas Robert and Griffin Sabatini styling a yellow strip.

the Irishman has made an impact in his homeland during spells with Bohemians, Derry City and, most recently, Cork City.Airdrie have cast their net far and wide this summer and Dubliner Stokes joins Swiss midfielder Griffin Sabatini, on loan from Ukrainian side SC Dnipro, and winger Thomas Robert, the son of former Newcastle and France star Laurent, at New Broomfield.And Millar said: "We haven't gone for you usual run-of-the-mill player that's been at a number of clubs and done well in short periods."That's not being disrespectful to any home based player, we've just got to go for players that nobody has heard of in Scotland for us to acquire players."That's what we've done this season."We were criticised last season for our lack of

season-long loan.The Swiss star made his first-team debut for the top flight side and the 21-year-old has now agreed a deal at the Penny Cars Stadium. He joins Frenchman Thomas Robert as the latest signing to move to the Diamonds from overseas as part of the League One outfits recruitment drive.

Airdrie have moved to bring back winger Euan O'Reilly after his release from St Johnstone. The pacey midfielder returned to his parent club early after a few early season appearances for the Diamonds after injury ended his season.