McCann in blast at Celts over Jack bid
NEIL McCANN last night warned his Dundee players will not be allowed to leave on the cheap after admitting his club rejected a “very low” bid from Celtic for centre-back Jack Hendry.
The Dens gaffer confirmed the Hoops’ interest in the 22-yearold last week and has now
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The defender signed a two-year contract when he arrived from Wigan in the summer and Dundee are holding firm in their valuation.
McCann said: “There has been a bid. It was a very low but there has been nothing since.
“I would think there would be more interest in the player but clearly they were told it wasn’t enough and that will be the message if it continues in that vein.
“If someone wants to come in and take our best players, it has to be right for the club.
“It’s not about cherry-picking Dundee because there are bigger sides out there.
“I’m not up for that anymore and the days of this club accepting that should be long gone.
“You see other clubs are not accepting it now and that’s right.
“Why should clubs who are deemed smaller just give up their talent? If they are deemed good enough to go to a bigger club then they should be paying the price for the player.”
Hendry previously won a move from Partick Thistle to Wigan.
And McCann feels the centre-back has taken the speculation in his stride after also being linked with Premier League clubs Crystal Palace and Bournemouth.
Former Scotland international McCann said: “Jack is dealing with the speculation absolutely fine, he’s getting on with it.
“He knows there is interest there clearly.
“He knows he’s a good player, we know he’s a good player and if he’s performing then clearly he is doing something right.
“I like to think there are a number of players performing well and that means we are all doing something right at this club.
“And interest is a natural thing to follow from that. We just need to cope with that.”