Nicolas Kuhn set for Celtic contract talks as champions prepare big deal for red-hot winger – transfer latest

Celtic are planning new year talks over an improved deal for man of the moment Nicolas Kuhn.

The German has been one of the players of the season for Brendan Rodgers’ table-topping side. The 25-year-old has been on fire and has 14 goals and 11 assists in all competitions. Kuhn is attracting increasing interest from clubs in England and some of Europe’s top leagues. Celtic are in a strong position because the winger still has another four-and-a-half years left on the original deal he signed when he moved from Rapid Vienna this time last year. Kuhn’s deal runs until 2029 but he is on a fraction of some of the club’s top earners.

Celtic are set to reward Kuhn by opening talks over a new deal in the coming weeks. The former Bayern Munich’s first six months were blighted by injury but he has been one of Scotland’s top players in this current campaign. Celtic have recently moved to get a number of their top players like Alastair Johnston, Cameron-Carter-Vickers and Callum McGregor on long-term deals.

The Hoops are also set for talks with Kasper Schmeichel. The Danish international has been another who has impressed for Celtic this season. He signed a one year deal in the summer with an option of another 12 months. It is expected that both sides will look to activate that option, sooner rather than later.

Celtic are also still in talks with left-back Greg Taylor over a deal. Manager Rodgers is hopeful an extension can be agreed but up until now there has been no breakthrough.

Croatia side Dinamo Zagreb have been linked with a move in this window. The 27-year-old also has potential options in Major League Soccer, Italy and Spain.

Another left back Alexandro Bernabei is expected to exit Celtic permanently in the coming days by