Nicolas Kuhn to RB Leipzig transfer latest as Celtic reject bid for striker
The Bundesliga cracks have the 21-goal winger on their transfer wishlist this summer.
Reports in Germany had suggested Leipzig had been in "advanced talks" with Celtic over a deal.
Advertisement
READ MORE: Greg Taylor makes final Celtic transfer exit decision as free agent selects his next club
READ MORE: Celtic transfer window explodes with five deals in motion from Como 'talks' over Kuhn to £5.1m defender 'offer'
But Record Sport understands there has been no official bid tabled for the 25-year-old attacker.
Celts are in no rush to sell Kuhn and are in a strong bargaining position, with the ex-Rapid Vienna star under contract until 2029.
The Hoops Double-winner is on the radar of several European clubs, with Italian Serie A side Como the latest to be linked.
However, Kuhn is expected to report back to Lennoxtown for pre-season training and as things stand, remains a key part of Brendan Rodgers' plans.
Advertisement
Meanwhile, Celts have turfed out a £500,000 bid from Bolton for Irish striker Johnny Kenny.
Johnny Kenny celebrates his goal for Celtic -Credit:PA
Kenny, 22, spent a prolific spell on loan with Shamrock Rovers last season before returning to Parkhead in January.
He spent the second half of the campaign on the fringes behind Daizen Maeda and Adam Idah, but did net his first goal for the club in a 5-1 rout at Pittodrie.
The frontman has admirers down south and it's believed the Trotters launched a bid to prize him to EFL League One.
But the opening offer was swiftly rejected by Parkhead chiefs.
It remains to be seen whether Wanderers will come back with an improved proposal.
Advertisement
Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the-minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond.
You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also on WhatsApp, where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to your phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hamilton Spectator
20 minutes ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Reaction to the deaths of Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother
Reaction to the deaths of Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, in a car accident in Spain: ___ 'Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre. Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre's family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss. We will continue to provide them with our full support.' — The Liverpool soccer club. ___ 'Doesn't make any sense. Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you were married. To your family, to your wife and children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. R.I.P. Diogo and Andre. We will all miss you. — Portugal and Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo. ___ 'They say that we only lose people when we forget them. I will never forget you!' — Portugal and Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves. ___ 'On behalf of the European football community, we are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota, Portugal international and Liverpool FC forward, along with his brother André Silva. Our thoughts are with their family, friends, teammates and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss.' — European soccer governing body UEFA. ___ 'More than a fantastic player, with almost 50 appearances for the national team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all his colleagues and opponents. He had a contagious joy and was a reference in his community. We lost two champions. Their deaths represent an irreparable loss for Portuguese soccer and we will all do our best to honor their legacy daily.' — Portuguese soccer federation president Pedro Proença. ___ 'The news of the death of Diogo Jota, an athlete who greatly honored Portugal's name, and his brother is unexpected and tragic. I extend my deepest condolences to their family. It is a sad day for soccer and for national and international sport. — Portugal Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. ___ 'Devastating news about Diogo Jota and his brother Andre this morning. Thoughts are with everyone of their family and friends, especially his wife Rute and their three lovely kids. — Former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
24 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Leipzig sign defender Finkgräfe from Cologne
Leipzig's Benjamin Henrichs (L) and Cologne's Max Finkgraefe battle for the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FC Cologne and RB Leipzig at RheinEnergieStadion. RB Leipzig have signed Finkgraefe from Cologne, the Bundesliga club said in a statement on Thursday. Federico Gambarini/dpa RB Leipzig have signed 21-year-old Max Finkgräfe from Cologne, the Bundesliga club said in a statement on Thursday. The defender signed a contract until June 2030, the club said. He's expected to be a back-up for Germany international David Raum. Advertisement "I'm really happy that my future lies in Leipzig. The club is known for its good work with young players, so it wasn't a tough decision once I knew Leipzig were interested in me," Finkgräfe said. He played 40 competitive games for Cologne over the last two seasons – 24 of those were in the Bundesliga. Last November, he made his debut for Germany's under-20 team. "Despite his young age, Max already has Bundesliga experience and plenty of potential to develop further. His signing gives us greater flexibility and more options at left-back," managing director for sport Marcel Schäfer said.
USA Today
an hour ago
- USA Today
Club World Cup schedule: Quarterfinals showdowns ranked by watchability
There are eight teams remaining in the FIFA Club World Cup as several traditional powerhouses will be joined by a few surprising entries into the quarterfinals. The reigning UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, the most popular soccer team worldwide in Real Madrid, German giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, and English standouts Chelsea have expectedly reached this point. The others – Brazilian clubs Fluminense and Palmeiras, and Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal – have brought awareness to themselves and their respective leagues by reaching the quarterfinal. Let's break down the four quarterfinal matchups on July 4 and 5, and rank how intriguing they'll be/how much we want to watch them: 4. Real Madrid vs. Dortmund While you never know what could happen in a stage like the Club World Cup quarterfinals, Real Madrid has won the last four matchups in this series. The intrigue for a matchup we've seen before doesn't strike the same as some of the others. Kylian Mbappe is back, but how is new coach Xabi Alonso going to work him back into the front line with Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham? Here's the reason why it'll be tough: 21-year-old Gonzalo Garcia has scored three goals in four games, including the game winner against Juventus that punched Real Madrid's ticket into the quarterfinals. Alonso could use a rotation to keep his best players on the pitch, but it might be difficult to pull Garcia, Real Madrid's breakout player at the Club World Cup, even with Mbappe – the French World Cup champion waiting in the wings. Dortmund has three wins and a draw, like Real Madrid, at the Club World Cup. They were led by two goals from Serhou Guirassy to beat Monterrey 2-1 in the round of 16. Sadly, this matchup won't feature Bellingham facing his younger brother, Jobe, for Dortmund. The younger Bellingham is suspended due to yellow card accumulation and won't play against Real Madrid. 3. Palmeiras vs. Chelsea Is Chelsea's time in the Club World Cup going to end thanks to a relatively unknown team? Or could we see a traditional power take care of business handily? The intrigue for an upset here is fascinating, but this is the third-best match to watch in the quarterfinals. Chelsea was nearly on the brink of elimination when Argentine star Angel Di Maria of Benfica tied their Round-of-16 match to force extra time until Christopher Nkunku (108'), Pedro Neto (114') and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (117') secured their quarterfinal berth. Palmeiras reached the quarterfinal after beating fellow Brazilian side Botafogo, overcoming a club that beat them four of the last five times they played before the matchup. Keep an eye on the No. 10s in this one: Chelsea's Cole Palmer has been relatively quiet since he started the tournament wearing his new number, while Palmeiras' Paulinho has come off the bench to score against Inter Miami and Botafogo. 2. Fluminense vs. Al-Hilal This was supposed to be a quarterfinal between Inter Milan and Manchester City. Now, Fluminense and Al-Hilal have a chance to reach the semifinals. In a battle of relatively unknowns, this is the second-best matchup in the quarterfinals. Al-Hilal is a Saudi Arabian club with international flair: Brazilian Marcos Leonardo scored two goals in their 4-3 win against Man City, celebrating his last by taking off his jersey, putting onto the corner flag, and waving it in the air after his game-winner in the 112th minute. Brazil's Malcom, Senegal's Kalidou Koulibaly also scored against Man City, while Al-Hilal captain Salem Al-Dawsari is known for scoring the game-winner for Saudi Arabia against Lionel Messi and Argentina at the Qatar World Cup. Meanwhile, Fluminense has had six different players score a goal during the Club World Cup, along with one of the best traveling fanbases in the tournament. Along with their 2-0 win against Inter, they played to a scoreless draw against another quarterfinalist, Dortmund in the group stage. 1. PSG vs. Bayern Munich This will be the best matchup in the quarterfinals: The reigning Champions League winners, and the Bundesliga champions who have played like one of the best teams at the Club World Cup. Harry Kane scored twice in the Round of 16, while Michael Olise scored three goals during the tournament for Bayern. PSG lost to Botafogo in the group stage, but are back on track after a 4-0 win over Messi and Inter Miami in the last round. They also welcomed Ousmane Dembélé back into the lineup after he missed the group stage with a quadriceps injury. Bayern has won the last four matchups against PSG, considered the best in the world at this moment. Can Bayern pull off another, or will PSG continue its recent dominance?
