Celtic next transfer target after Nicolas Kuhn emerges as Liel Abada resolve to be tested following 'offers'

Celtic appear to be inching are closer to a deal for Rapid Vienna wide man Nicolas Kuhn - and Brendan Rodgers looks to be far from done this month.

The German is a target for boss Rodgers and Parkhead chiefs have now stepped up their bid to land the 24-year-old, with Record Sport understanding the Scottish Premiership leaders are closing in on a £2million move. The Austrian side have already stated they will accept a suitable fee for Kuhn to leave during this window with talks ongoing with Celtic over the deal.

Sporting director Markus Katzer has already stated the club could be tempted into a sale this month, stating: “Once we reach a certain amount, we have to think about it.” The Daily Mail state that Celtic are "optimistic an agreement can be reached" to make Kuhn their first January addition - and the Hoops are said to be targeting a striker as a "priority" once the former RB Leipzig and Ajax star has arrived at Celtic Park.

Brondby star Mathias Kvistgaarden had been a target but the Danish side insist they are in no rush to sell amid a title fight. The 22-year-old is contract to the club until 2027.

Sydney Van Hooijdonk has also been linked but reports in Italy suggest he could receive a second chance at Bologna having struggled for minutes so far this term. Corriere dello Sport claim the Dutchman will be brought out of cold storage against Cagliari with first-choice Joshua Zirkzee missing through injury.

Elsewhere, The Daily Mail report that Celtic's "strength" to keep Liel Abada could be tested in the January window. The winger only penned a long-term contract extension on September 1.

At the time of the agreement, boss Rodgers said there was "significant interest" in the Israel international. It is