Boss Rodgers has set his sights on the 24-year-old German, and Parkhead officials have increased their efforts to sign him. Record Sport has learned that the Scottish Premiership leaders are nearing a £2 million transfer. While negotiations with Celtic over the trade are still underway, the Austrian side has previously declared that they will accept a reasonable amount for Kuhn to depart during this window.

The club might be persuaded to sell this month, according to sporting director Markus Katzer, who said, “Once we reach a certain amount, we have to think about it.” According to The Daily Mail, Celtic is “optimistic an agreement can be reached” to sign Kuhn as their first January acquisition; the Hoops are reportedly in the market for a striker. “priority” once the former RB Leipzig and Ajax star has arrived at Celtic Park.

Although Mathias Kvistgaarden of Brondby was a target, the Danish team maintains that they are not in a haste to sell in the midst of a title fight. The 22-year-old has a 2027 deal with the team.
Sydney Van Hooijdonk has also been mentioned, but he may get another shot at Bologna after struggling to play this season, according to reports from Italy.According to Corriere dello Sport, the Dutchman will start against Cagliari after Joshua Zirkzee, the initial choice, is out due to injury.

The Daily Mail reports elsewhere that the January window may test Celtic’s “strength” to retain Lilian Abada. Only on September 1st did the winger sign a long-term contract deal.