Nicolas Kuhn to RB Leipzig transfer latest as Celtic reject bid for striker
Reports in Germany had suggested that the Bundesliga giants were in 'advanced talks' to land Kuhn
German giants RB Leipzig have yet to firm up their interest in Nicolas Kuhn.
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.
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.
Meanwhile, Celts have turfed out a £500,000 bid from Bolton for Irish striker Johnny Kenny.
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.
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