It’s been reported that Celtic is considering the acquisition of a dynamic new attacking talent for Brendan Rodgers during the January transfer window, and the potential deal might involve a fee in the region of £2 million.
Celtic’s transfer activity in the recent past has been significant, featuring a slew of new arrivals on permanent deals during the busy summer period. Despite making a profit following Jota’s lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, several of the recent additions have not panned out as expected. Reports suggest that interest in Argentine left-back Alexandro Bernabei is emerging from both Europe and his homeland, Yuki Kobayashi and Yosuke Ideguchi could return to Japan, winger Marco Tilio is being sought back on loan by former club Melbourne City, and defender Gustaf Lagerbielke might also be heading for an exit.
Amidst these potential departures, Celtic’s focus on winter window signings remains strong, with manager Brendan Rodgers reportedly targeting a striker, left winger, and central midfielder this month, potentially entailing an expenditure of up to £10 million.
Rodgers, when questioned about the upcoming transfer activities, remained composed but emphasized the need for quality reinforcements, stating, “I don’t know. I’ll tell you once they’re announced, once they’re in. I’m relaxed but focused. I want quality. And that’s what we need to improve.”
In a recent development, a former Ajax and Bayern Munich prospect has emerged as a potential addition, with The Scottish Sun reporting that Celtic and Rodgers have set their sights on Rapid Vienna winger Nicolas Kuhn. The move to Parkhead appears appealing to the player, with a reported potential cost of £2 million, a significant increase from the fee Rapid Vienna paid for him 18 months ago.
Furthermore, the scouting site Wyscout has recognized Kuhn as one of the top 12 ‘chance creators’ in world football. This accolade underscores his potential as an immensely promising attacking talent, especially after cementing his place as a regular in Austria.
Kuhn, a left-footed forward primarily operating as a right-winger, has also displayed versatility by excelling on the left flank and as a centre-forward. With 51 senior appearances for Rapid Vienna, he has registered seven goals and provided 10 assists during his time at the club.
Before his move to Vienna, Kuhn received praise from Bayern Munich campus manager Jochen Sauer, underscoring his technical prowess and potential impact on the team’s success. His potential addition could inject excitement into Celtic’s pursuit of another Scottish Premiership title, and at a reported price of around £2 million, the club could well be securing a creative star in the making.