Hedman moves to Italy
Celtic goalkeeper Magnus Hedman is to join Italian side Ancona on loan until the end of the season.
The Swedish international has played 19 games for Celtic this season, including all six Champions League matches.
But Hedman hasn't featured since the 3-2 loss to Lyon on 10 December.
"Magnus wanted to go on loan because he felt that his chances of first team football may have been limited at the moment," Celtic manager Martin O'Neill told the club's website.
"And his position in the Swedish national squad could be under threat.
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"After due consideration, I agreed to the loan."
Robert Douglas in now re-established as Celtic's no.1, while Andreas Isaksson was favoured by Sweden at the tail end of qualification for Euro 2004.
West Ham recently made enquiries about taking Hedman on loan but the former Coventry City keeper has opted for Italy.
Ancona, who lost 5-0 to AC Milan on Sunday, are presently bottom of Serie A - with just five points from 18 games.
Goalkeeper Danny Milosevic, who has been released by Leeds, is on trial with Celtic - as is American striker Jamil Walker.
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