Celtic have denied that they are interested in the acquisition of Portland Timbers striker Fanendo Adi in the winter transfer market.<br /><br />The Parkhead outfit were reportedly in the running for the signature of the 25-year-old alongside Cardiff City, Werder Bremen, Rubin Kazan and Sporting Lisbon.<br /><br />&ldquo;I am told Celtic are not interested, &rdquo;a Celtic insider told <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>.<br /><br />On Wednesday, Fanendo Adi more or less confirmed that there has not been any contact with the Scottish Premier League champions and has pledged his immediate future to Portland Timbers.<br /><br />He told <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b> : &ldquo;The same way you see these stories is same way I hear from people about it, I can&rsquo;t confirm anything yet but is good to be liked with such good clubs as a player.&rdquo;<br /><br />Aalesund frontman Leke James is another Nigerian player that has been linked with a possible move to <span class="_Xbe">G40 3RE in recent months.<br /></span>