Conor McGregor has sensationally claimed he has held discussions to become a Celtic shareholder. The 32-year-old Irishman is one of the most famous sports people on the planet due to his time in the UFC and a £100m boxing clash with Floyd Mayweather.
And now he states talks have taken place with Dermot Desmond about his shares to provide financial backing for the Parkhead side.
McGregor's bombshell comes after the 70-year-old principal shareholder insisted in March his shares "are not for sale". The Dublin native made the claim when asked during a Twitter question and answer session if rumoured investment in Manchester United would take place. Get all the latest Celtic news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our.
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