Hooper wants to stay at Celtic

Striker Gary Hooper has sought to dampen speculation linking him with a move away from Celtic by reiterating his commitment to the Clydesdale Bank Premier League leaders.

The 23-year-old former Scunthorpe ace has been the subject of transfer speculation, with his former boss Nigel Adkins rumoured to be interested in taking the striker to Southampton.

Hooper told Celtic's official website, www.celticfc.net: "I'm very happy. I'm back playing now and scored at the weekend. It was good to be back in the team. I don't want to go anywhere."

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