Celtic transfer state of play on Miovski, van Hooijdonk and Kvistgaarden as chief issues hand off warning

They are set for a striker headache and there are a few options for Brendan Rodgers to consider for his Celtic frontline this January.

Kyogo and Oh are bound for the Asian Cup which will leave the boss without a senior forward in the New Year, and depending on how long Japan and South Korea are in the tournament, it could be longer. Brondby's Mathias Kvistgaarden was touted as an option in the summer but the rumours fizzled out.

They have sparked back into life in time for the winter though, but Brondby sporting director Carsten V. Jensen says their goal is to keep all of their current crop together. He told club media: "In continuation of the evaluation of the squad and the performances in the autumn, we believe that there is further improvement potential to be gained through the winter preparations. Therefore, our stated goal in the upcoming transfer window is to a large extent to keep the playing squad together.

"As we have said in other contexts in relation to possible players this winter, we will therefore only be active if there is a significant reinforcement. In addition, we must of course look at whether adjustments need to be made in relation to playing time and possibly rent."

Sydney van Hooijdonk's future at Bologna appears far more bleak, however. Son of Hoops hero Pierre, he is another Rodgers is reportedly after and Corriere Dello Sport claim "the orientation is to sell" the Dutchman struggling for regular minutes. His exit will be facilitated so the arrival of Argentine hitman Santiago Castro can take place.

Bojan Miovski is the third Celtic eyes are claimed to be casting a glance over. The Aberdeen forward has been turning heads with his Pittodrie performances but Dons hero Joe Harper warns a deal won't