Transfer speculation is already rife around Celtic despite only being in November.
Nicolas Kuhn has been at the centre of attention in recent weeks after a terrific start to the season.
The German winger as reportedly attracted interest from Premier League clubs, including Brentford. However, there’s a growing consensus that Kuhn is unlikely to leave Celtic mid-season, with Champions League football and personal development weighing heavily in his favour.
His agent has already downplayed talk of an exit and Nicolas Kuhn himself was soon to follow.
Now, Marvin Bartley, speaking on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard, dismissed the idea of Kuhn departing in January, particularly for a side battling relegation.
“He has been brilliant,” said Bartley. “£30m from Brentford, I don’t think Celtic would accept that now. I don’t think Kuhn would want to go, if I am honest.
“I think they would want to wait until the end of the season. They would probably get more money for him. The way he is going this season, I think he is only going to get better. He is still a really young man.
“But, for him as well, when you come into a football club and you struggle at the start, we know why, he lost all the weight etc… And this season, he has been absolutely fantastic. That big move, financially, is going to come. There is no doubt about it at his age. I just think he will sit at Celtic and enjoy football at least the summer – if he does get into the national team, then it will take him to the next level. You don’t give that up (Champions League) do go to, no disrespect, Brentford and a relegation battle.”
From Celtic’s perspective, Kuhn’s situation encapsulates their current strength. The squad is performing exceptionally well across all competitions, leaving little need for dramatic January moves. With Kuhn thriving and other key players fully integrated, the focus is firmly on maintaining their momentum.
The club haven’t set a valuation of the player, CeltsAreHere understand, not looking to sell the player this January.
The player will look to continue his good performances, though.
After a slow start to life at Celtic, he’s kicked on this season with 21 goals and assists so far. He’s starring domestically and in Europe, and no one can really ask too much more from Kuhn.
