David Strelec is Celtic transfer target as Brendan Rodgers eyes £8million Champions League foe to replace Kyogo
Celtic are considering a move for Slovan Bratislava’s £8 million-rated frontman David Strelec.
The Hoops have the Slovakian international, who played against them in their 5-1 Champions League win back in November, high on their January wanted list, Record Sport understands. Brendan Rodgers is looking to bring in a new frontman before the close of the window on Monday night and Strelec is one of the names that is on their radar, along with Brondby striker Mathias Kvistgaarden.
Celtic are exploring a number of options as they look to bring in a replacement for Kyogo, who joined Rennes earlier this month. Middlesbrough have already had a bid turned down for Strelec and Slovan have made it clear they will only sell their prize asset if the price is right. The 23-year-old has seven goals in 28 games for Slovakia. and netted 15 goals for Slovan Bratislava this season, including five in the Champions League and qualifiers.
His group goals came against Dinamo Zagreb and Atletico Madrid. Strelec has previously had spells in Italy with Spezia and Reggina on-loan before he returned for a second spell at Slovan Bratislava.
Brondby striker Kvistgaarden is another option but there remains a gulf in Celtic and the Danish team’s valuation, which is starting at £10 million plus add-ons. Meanwhile, Celtic have been linked with a move for Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill. He is out-of-contract at Turf Moor in the summer and so far has failed to agree an extension.
