Neil Lennon denies reports of reaching agreement to sign Ghanaian forward Caleb Ekuban

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has denied his side has reached an agreement with Turkish club Trabzonspor for Ghanaian forward Caleb Ekuban.

Snippets of information in Turkey on Tuesday suggested that the Scottish giants have agreed to sign Caleb Ekuban and was set for medicals on Wednesday.

But Lemon has claimed that he does not even know the player in question.

“Nothing, absolutely nothing,” Lennon told Heraldscotland when asked about Caleb Ekuban.

“I’m getting all this speculation and chat and rumours, and this is the age we live in.

“But I can tell you hand on heart that it’s the first time I’ve heard of this player. I’m not aware of any bids or contact with the player or the club or representatives,” he added.

The 26-year-old has been linked with hosts of l clubs across Europe including Celtic, SS Lazio, AC Milan, Brighton and Hove Albion, AS Monaco and Rangers FC.

He made 22 appearances for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Superliga last season, scoring 5 goals.