Former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou is reportedly eyeing a January move for Celtic winger Nicolas Kuhn, with Tottenham Hotspur among several Premier League clubs considering an approach for the in-form German.
After joining Celtic for £3 million in January 2024, Kuhn had a slow start to life at Celtic, but he quickly found his form and this season as been spectacular.
This season, he has racked up 25 goal contributions in as many games, with 14 goals and 11 assists, cementing his place as one of the standout players in Brendan Rodgers’ squad.
His skill, pace, and creativity have made him a pivotal figure in Celtic’s domestic dominance and Champions League campaign.
Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United are among the clubs monitoring Kuhn’s situation closely, with Brentford, Brighton, and Crystal Palace also expressing interest, reports TBR Football.
Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, who departed Celtic in 2023, is said to be particularly keen on adding the 24-year-old to his attacking arsenal.
Despite not working with Kuhn directly at Celtic, Postecoglou is said to be an admirer of the winger.
Celtic are understandably eager to retain Kuhn, especially with crucial Champions League fixtures and a potential knockout round on the horizon. Brendan Rodgers would be reluctant to lose such a key player mid-season, particularly given Kuhn’s importance in a squad managing injuries on the wing.
The Scottish champions are expected to resist any offers unless an extraordinary bid is tabled. Kuhn’s value to Celtic is immeasurable, but the club’s business model has historically seen them sell top talents if the price is right.
Postecoglou’s track record of raiding former clubs for players he knows well could make this rumour credible. When at Celtic, he went for players he had worked with, Daizen Maeda and Aaron Mooy, as well as tempting players he had watched in Japan from the opposition dugout.