Celtic's Balde still won't budge as he turns down chance of move to Hull

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Sportsmail understands the defender has rejected another opportunity to move to English football within the past few days.

In no hurry: Bobo Balde has proven difficult to shift for Celtic

Sunderland and Birmingham have failed in the recent past to sign Balde, who remains reluctant to walk away from a contract reputed to pay £27,000 per week in basic wages and a further £5,000 per first-team game.

That runs until next summer and it is believed the 32-year-old has now rejected the chance to play in Hull's maiden Premiership campaign because the overall financial package simply doesn't match his Celtic deal.

Balde played only four top-team games last season but Steven Pressley has since left the club and another rival, John Kennedy, is in rehabilitation after knee surgery.

Darren O'Dea still looks first-choice cover for Stephen McManus and Gary Caldwell at the back, though.

Thomas Gravesen, another high earner, is expected back with Celtic over the next few days, as well.

The Danish midfielder, who has been linked with Stoke and Hamburg, also has 12 months left on a lucrative contract and is believed to want a large sweetener before he will consider leaving Glasgow.