CLUJ president Iuliu Muresan has revealed he expects star striker Louis Munteanu to leave imminently…but he won’t be going to Celtic.
The Romanian international looks set to be on the move with Lyon and DC United battling it out to sign the 23-year-old for £7million.
Celtic have been strongly linked with a move for the ex-Fiorentina striker for weeks now.
However, Cluj chief Muresan appears to have closed the door on any chance of the player becoming Wilfried Nancy’s first signing.
He said: “We are in advanced discussions to sell two more players and we will solve our financial problems. Louis Munteanu is one of them.
“If it happens…and there is a very high chance, the financial situation will change.
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“The offers are satisfactory and realistic compared to what Cluj are now and where Louis Munteanu is now.
“We are not in as strong a position as last year and neither is Louis Munteanu.
“But he is still worth good money. The market dictates the sale price.
“No, Celtic have not contacted us at all.
“We haven’t been contacted by any agent or anyone from the club on their behalf. If they had, I would know about it.”
Meanwhile, Celtic youngster Tobi Oluwayemi could leave the club next summer amid interest from clubs in England and on the continent.
The 22-year-old goalkeeper is currently on loan at Kilmarnock and his Hoops contract is up at the end of the season.
Several clubs south of the border and in Europe are now keeping tabs on the highly-rated keeper as he weighs up his future.
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