Celtic braced for Nicolas Kuhn offers amid Premier League twist - sources

Celtic braced for Nicolas Kuhn offers amid Premier League twist – sources

Celtic are bracing for offers for Nicolas Kuhn amid growing interest from Premier League clubs, sources close to the club have told Football Insider.

The 24-year-old’s excellent start to the season has not gone unnoticed, with multiple clubs south of the border said to be keeping a close eye on his progression.

This comes after Football Insider revealed that the Glasgow outfit are set to demand a “hefty fee” for his services as they are not willing to lose a key player mid-season.

Having seen the likes of Matt O’Riley leave the club for significant fees in recent window, there is a belief at Parkhead that they can hold out for a high offer.

However, with growing interest from English clubs including both Brentford and Fulham, sources say the club could be put under pressure to accept a fee in the summer.

Brendan Rodgers still regards Kuhn as the “key man” in his team and is keen for the club not to sell him unless they need to.

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Kuhn arrived at Parkhead for a fee of just £3million from Austria Vienna in January and has since established himself as an important player there.

His ten goals and 11 assists in 17 appearances so far this season have seen him widely recognised as one of the best players in the Scottish Premiership.

As a result, clubs in England are taking notice of his displays and have sent scouts to keep tabs on his progress and development.

He has also gained experience of Champions League football in Rodgers’ side, where he has scored two goals and and provided one assist in four appearances.

Increased exposure to top-level football has only added to the interest on his signature, however, and Celtic will have to fight to keep him at the club.

Celtic are looking to win the SPFL for the 13th time in 14 seasons, and view Kuhn as a vital cog in their race against Aberdeen and Rangers at the top of the table.

In other news, Celtic could make ‘£10m’ January transfer window move – Keith Wyness.

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