NICOLAS KUHN is reportedly edging closer to completing his Celtic exit this summer.
The German winger, 25, has been attracting interest following his standout campaign both in Scotland and in the Champions League last season.
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SunSport were first to reveal Kuhn had emerged as a £15million target for RB Leipzig after he scored twice against his old club in November.
He spent three years there as a youngster and could be on his way back to Germany in a big-money move.
Reports out of Germany suggest talks between Celtic and RB Leipzig have been progressing over the last few days and it’s the Bundesliga club who are leading the race.
According to Kicker, via Bullinews, discussions between both clubs are now at an “advanced stage”.
Celtic paid around £3m to sign the wide-man from Rapid Vienna in January 2024 and are now in line to make a healthy profit on the 25-year-old.
He still has four years left on his current deal so the Scottish champions are in no rush to sell.
SunSport understands, however, that Kuhn would be interested in making a stunning return back to Leipzig.
It would certainly boost his chances of earning his first senior call up for Germany after Julian Nagelsmann revealed last year that he was already on his radar.
A number of other Bundesliga clubs are also monitoring the player.
Kuhn also has interest down south as well as Newcastle United scouted him several times last season.
They had talent spotters in the Celtic Park stands when he scored his brace against RB Leipzig a few months ago.
It’s believed the Premier League club are still tracking him and are weighing up a potential swoop.
But they will need to act fast if they want to land him as Leipzig are wasting no time in their pursuit for the pacy wide-man.
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