Nicolas Kuhn asking price skyrockets as Celtic 'discuss' whopping fee while potential successor 'scouted'

Celtic are reportedly set to command another mammoth fee if they are to sell Nicolas Kuhn in January with interest ramping up.

The winger is reportedly being tracked by Premier League sides Fulham and Brentford with the winter transfer window fast approaching after a scintillating start to the campaign which has seen the 24-year-old chip in with 10 goals and 11 assists in all competitions - while also making his mark on the Champions League following his £3million arrival from Rapid Vienna last January. Reports had initially suggested that Celtic value him at €10million (£8.4million) but it has now been claimed that a bumper price tag has been placed on the German, who is under contract until 2029.

Kronen Zeitung report that a whopping €30m (£24.8m) has been "discussed" as a potential fee for Kuhn to leave the Premiership leaders as Celtic look to surpass the massive payday they landed when Matt O'Riley left for Brighton last summer to secure the club's "most expensive departure". With interest escalating the Hoops' appear to be keeping tabs on potential replacements.

Forward Mathias Kvistgaarden has been on the Parkhead agenda in recent windows - and can play on the flanks or lead the frontline. Tipsbladet claim that Celtic scouts were spotted at Brondby's recent clash against FC Nordsaelland. It is said that the Parkhead side are "very interested" in the 22-year-old with the Scottish champions sending scouts to "several of the recent matches".

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