Shaun Maloney's agent has rubbished reports suggesting the Aston Villa ace could be on his way back to Celtic.
Reports over the weekend suggested Maloney had failed to settle at Villa Park and was considering a move back to Parkhead.
Celtic boss Gordon Strachan refused to rule out a move for Maloney after being asked about the rumours.
"It would be unfair of me to talk about that - he's signed to another club," said Strachan.
However, Maloney's representative John Halliwell has rubbished the rumours and says the forward is focusing on the new season with Villa.
"All this talk about Shaun being unhappy is news to me but there's nothing in it," Halliwell told the Scottish Sun.
"The last conversation I had with Celtic was in January.
"There is always talk about Shaun because he is a talented player but this is just completely made up.
"He's been working so hard to get fit because he's so desperate to make an impact in the Premiership.
"He's away to the USA this Wednesday with Aston Villa.
"It's a big season for him and he's just excited to now get his first full season in the Premiership underway."
Meanwhile, Celtic defender Darren O'Dea will miss the club's trip to the USA after aggravating an old hamstring injury.
Source : www.skysports.com
By Peter ORourke - Created on 16 Jul 2007
