Celtic have stepped up their pursuit of Rapid Wien winger Isak Jansson, submitting a bid believed to be in the region of between €2-3 million, CeltsAreHere.com can exclusively reveal.

The Hoops have identified the 23-year-old as a potential replacement for Nicolas Kuhn, who is currently en route to Como to finalise a €19 million move to the Italian outfit. Jansson has emerged as a firm target, with the club moving to secure a deal swiftly.

However, Celtic are not alone in the race. A Ligue 1 club, whose identity remains undisclosed at this stage, has lodged a higher offer reportedly in excess of €4 million, putting the French side in pole position for the young attacker.

There were claims earlier on Monday that it would take north of €10 million to pry Jansson from his current club. But sources close to the situation have poured cold water on those suggestions, telling CeltsAreHere that such a valuation would be “super ridiculous” for a player of his profile.

Jansson, known for his pace and direct style, has drawn attention from multiple European sides in recent months. While his talent is clear, our sources have also flagged one key concern: “He can be injured often,” we were told, a factor which will surely be weighed heavily in the Parkhead boardroom as negotiations continue.

Celtic’s initial offer may fall short, but the level of interest suggests this could move quickly. Whether the club will be keen to match a bid from elsewhere remains to be seen.

With Brendan Rodgers looking to reshape his attacking options ahead of a crucial campaign, Celtic fans will be hopeful that we have enough firepower in the door for the Champions League play-off next month.