Celtic transfer state of play as Kuhn due in Glasgow, Jota linked to West Ham and Vata attracts new Italian interest

Celtic are edging closer and closer to announcing their first signing of the January transfer window.

Brendan Rodgers has made it clear he wants to add quality to his ranks as he looks to come out on top against Rangers and Philippe Clement in the title race and book a return ticket to the Champions League next term. The Scottish Cup is also up for grabs to the Hoops in the second half of the season and the two competitions could offer Nicolas Kuhn the chance his first medals in Scotland.

The Scottish champions have agreed a fee with Rapid Vienna with medical checks taking place for the former Ajax and Bayern Munich man in London. He's now making his way to Glasgow ahead of putting pen to paper on a long-term deal. His signature will come as a real boost to Rodgers as he adds a further attacking option to his frontline. He's without the likes of Daizen Maeda, Yang and Oh for the next batch of games due to their Asian Cup involvement with Buckie Thistle this weekend marking the return to competitive action after the winter shutdown.

Youngster Rocco Vata could be heading for the exit door as interest from Italy continues to grow in the B team starlet. Bologna have been strongly linked with the forward but a new name in the frame has emerged in the shape of Como FC. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano states they can offer a different kind of project and guaranteed minutes with talks set to follow.

Meanwhile, West Ham are said to be keeping tabs on former Celtic fans' favourite Jota. The Hammers are looking closely at his situation at Al-Ittihad with David Moyes weighing up whether to enter the January market or not due to injuries adding up.

The Hammers have a list of long term targets but Sky Sports are reporting that they are