Louis Munteanu transfer cover broken as Celtic told Balikwisha's private feelings amid 'ridiculous' left back offer
Cluj boss Dan Peterescu has branded Louis Munteanu "irreplaceable" following reports of a £6.9million bid from Celtic
The Scottish Premiership champions are keen to sign a striker despite the incoming arrivals of Shin Yamada - but Brendan Rodgers' declared the club would like to add even more firepower.
The Hoops have lost both Nicolas Kuhn to Como and Kyogo Furuhashi in the last six months - and Rodgers insists he needs to replaced the goals that have been lost since January.
And reports in Romania claim that the the Hoops have seen an offer of just under £6.9million booted out by the Transylvania based club - with the club holding out for a £15.5million.
Cluj owner Nelutu Varga told Sport Pesurse: "I have clearly said that Louis Munteanu will only leave if someone pays 18 million euros. I am not discussing anything else."
And Peterescu is keen to keep the frontman who netted 25 goals last term. He said: "Louis Munteanu will be almost irreplaceable. If we get a player who scores that many goals, it means we won the lottery."
Royal Antwerp wide man Michel-Ange Balikwisha is top of Celtic's list to replace the Kuhn after his move to Como
Sporting director Marc Overmars has declared that he will only sell the winger for the right price - but reports suggest that a deal could be done with the Belgian outfit in dire need of a financial boost.
Speaking to Off the Underside, Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph claimed that the wide man has given Celtic an "indication" he would like to join the club this summer after long-standing interest.
Celtic have also been credited with an interest in Manchester United misfit Tyrell Malacia as they search for a new left-back.
After Greg Taylor's departure, the boss is looking to add competition for Kieran Tierney. Celtic had shown interest in taking the Netherlands international on loan in January,
Reports suggest that after United need to sell him for £3.22million to avoid a loss under the profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
It is claimed the club willing to accept that lowball bid due to the lack of interest so far this summer - and former United striker Teddy Sheringham has branded the situation "ridiculous."
He told Sky Bet: 'It's very easy to spend money on players, but it's hard to recoup it.
'It seems quiet, but I bet there's lots going on behind the scenes at Manchester United. Other clubs know United's position.
'They've made it known that they're looking to sell around five players, which signals to other clubs to make them ridiculous offers.
'I would assume that's what football clubs are doing around Europe, and Manchester United are turning them down at the moment.
'The longer that goes on, I reckon those offers might be a little less ridiculous, but United want these players off the books – they've made their bed and they've got to lie in it.
'They'll probably take anything from a quarter to a fifth of their asking price for some of them.'
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