Mikael Lustig plays down transfer rumours

Celtic defender Mikael Lustig has insisted that he is not interested in departing the Scottish outfit in the January transfer window.

The 25-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to Rubin Kazan in recent weeks, but he has played down suggestions of a move away from Celtic Park.

"I have heard the speculation about Rubin Kazan but nothing from Celtic or my agent," he said in the Daily Record.

"There is nothing going on and I have just been at Celtic for one year so I am in no hurry to leave. Everyone has their price but it's not something I'll be putting any energy into."

Lustig has been a key member of the side that has secured a spot in the final 16 of the Champions League.