Bologna make move for Nakamura
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Serie A outfit Bologna have tabled an offer for Celtic attacking midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura, according to the club's president.
Nakamura's future at Parkhead has been the subject of speculation amid rumoured interest from a number of European clubs.
And now Bologna, who gained promotion to Italy's top flight last season, have confirmed their intention to bring the 30-year-old back to Italy.
Bologna president Alfredo Cazzola told the Daily Record: "We want to build a great team at Bologna and the first new face I want on board is Nakamura.
"We have already formalised our offer to Celtic, so they know the conditions of the proposed transfer.
"We are waiting to hear back from Celtic about the offer once they've discussed it with the player. We hope they'll give us permission to speak to Nakamura. If they do we'll contact him to discuss the move."
Nakamura has proved a success since his move to the Hoops from Reggina in 2005, winning three SPL titles and claiming Scottish League Cup and Scottish Cup successes.
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Hoops have no plans to sell Naka
Celtic have ruled out selling Shunsuke Nakamura after Italian side Bologna were linked with a move for the playmaker.
A spokesman for the SPL champions said: "We've never heard of the representative who has claimed Bologna has made an offer for Shunsuke Nakamura.
"We have not received any offer from Bologna or from any other club.
"In any case Naka is delighted to be staying with Celtic and that is what he will be doing."