Celtic man was on Middlesbrough's radar, Kieffer Moore reacts to Cardiff City switch plus Charlie Goode latest

The 25-year-old left the UK without Celtic knowing and failed to isolate himself before playing a game against Kilmarnock last week.

As a result the Hoops’ matches against St Mirren and Aberdeen were suspended, while manager Neil Lennon was left furious.

And Warnock, who is still hoping to add three or four players to his squad before the end of August, has admitted Boro tried to sign Bolingoli before the news broke.

Speaking to TalkSport, Warnock said: “I rang Celtic last week asking about Bolingoli on loan! It’s a good job I didn’t get him, isn’t it?

Asked if the Teessiders would go back in for Bolingoli, Warnock replied: “No, not now. It’s just one of those things.

“We lost about five or six players and we’ve only signed one at the minute.

“We’re trying to catch up and it’s difficult in the current market.”

Moore explains Cardiff move

Another player who Boro were interested in was striker Kieffer Moore, yet the towering frontman has finally joined Cardiff from Wigan Athletic.

The Bluebirds always appeared to be in pole position to sign the 28-year-old who is pushing for a place in the Welsh national squad for next summer’s European Championships.

After putting pen to paper at the Cardiff City Stadium, Moore said: "I've spoken to the manager and his desire is to get promoted to the Premier League and that is something I share.

"The fans were a deciding factor for me. I know I'm going to play really good football here. The game really suits me. To have the backing from the fans straight away is amazing.

"I'm looking forward to meeting all the boys and getting started."

Northampton want to keep their skipper

Finally, Northampton chairman Kelvin Thomas has told TalkSport the club don’t need to sell captain Charlie Goode.

Boro have been heavily linked with the 25-year-old defender, yet the Cobblers are standing firm with their valuation of around £1million.

"We don't need to sell Charlie,” said Thomas.

"We've now turned down four offers for him from two Championship clubs so we're in a decent place.

"If those clubs are serious about it, they'll pay what we think he's worth. If they don't, Charlie looks as fit as anything and he's ready to play for us this season."

Northampton boss Keith Curle has previously said: "Right from the offset, we've never shied away from the fact that there would be interest because he's a very good player and that's why we brought him to the club.

"Every player's got a value and Charlie is aware of his value that we put on him and we've been very transparent with his agent - if someone pays that valuation, Charlie will continue his career with them.

"If not, he will stay here and he will develop with us and improve us."

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