Celtic transfer latest as target has a night to forget and Leeds stance on striker exit emerges

Reported Celtic transfer target Aurele Amenda didn't have his finerst night as Frankfurt went down at home to Hoffenheim.

The defender is thought to be pushing for a loan exit from the German club with the Premiership champions understood to be interested in a deal for the Swiss international. He's been on the fringes of the squad at Deutsche Bank Park and is keen to secure regualr playing time ahead of next summer's World Cup Finals.

He was in from the start under caretaker boss Dennis Schmitt, who took charge following Dino Topmoller's sacking last week. However, things didn't get any better for SGE as they suffered a 3-1 home defeat.

Despite taking the lead, they surrendered three second half goals in just 13 minutes. And Amenda didn't exactly do his chances of leaving any harm with an own goal five minutes after the hour mark to put the visitors out of sight.

He could well get his wish this month, although Frankfurt are keen to secure a replacement before letting him leave.

Meanwhile, Joel Piroe looks set to stay with Leeds until the end of the season.

The Dutch striker hasn;t started for the Elland Road club since August, and reports emerged this week linking him with a switch to Celtic Park.

However, this was dismissed due to the San Francisco 49ers sgared ownership of Rangers, who have also been suggested as a possible destination for Piroe.

However, Football Insider now claim that Leeds boss Daniel Farke is set to hang on to the front man.

The German is keen to retain back up for the in form Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has a a history of injuries from his time with Everton.

However, that could change should a second bid for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen prove successful.

A £30million bid was reportedly