CELTIC target Cho Gue-sung, a striker who scored at the World Cup, has rejected an approach from Celtic and Mainz, and looks set to remain in South Korea for the time being. [Donga]
This will be a disappointment for Celtic, who had identified the player as a potential replacement for the outgoing Giakoumakis. The Greek striker has a medical booked with Japanese side Urawa, and will fly to the country in the coming days, according to reports in Japan.
Despite reports in the Scottish press, Ange Postecoglou claimed to be unaware of any bids for his players on Friday. [Celtic TV]
Cho will attend a winter training camp in Spain, as he continues to be monitored by hopeful clubs. Celtic, meanwhile, will look elsewhere to fill the vacant spot in the forward position. There have already been links to other forwards, and no doubt these will continue to be established in the coming days.
