Nicolas Kuhn to Celtic gathers pace as Hoops open talks with Rapid Vienna over January transfer
CELTIC have stepped up their interest in Rapid Vienna winger Nicolas Kuhn.
SunSport first revealed on January 2 the £3million-rated attacker was on the Hoops radar.
It’s now understood initial talks have kicked off with further discussions expected in the coming days.
Kuhn, 24, comes highly recommended by Celts European scouts with Brendan Rodgers eager to strengthen that area of his squad.
Rapid have a firm valuation of the player they signed for £500,000 from Bayern Munich 18 months ago.
Celtic have yet to sign anyone this winter yet but Rodgers is looking to add quality to his squad before the window slams shut at the end of the month.
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He has been a key player for Vienna this season, stepping up with three goals and seven assists from 22 appearances in all competitions.
The Austrians are reluctant to sell but they are willing to listen to offers.
Vienna have been planning ahead in case Kuhn decides to depart as their manager has been given a shortlist of potential replacements.
Kuhn started his career as a kid at RB Leipzig before moving to Ajax and Bayern Munich.
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