Nicolas Kuhn set for Como medical in £17m transfer from Celtic
The German winger joined the Scottish champions from Austrian side Rapid Vienna on a five-and-a-half-year deal in January last year.
Kuhn has made 69 appearances for the club, scoring 24 goals.
The 25-year-old won a domestic double last season with Celtic.
STV News has learned that Celtic have accepted a €20m (£17.2m) bid from the Italian side.
Brendan Rodgers' side is due to play in a pre-season tournament in Como this month alongside the hosts, Ajax, and Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.
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