Italian club Como has initiated discussions with Scottish Premiership side Celtic regarding a potential transfer for winger Nicolas Kuhn. The German attacker has also been linked with a move to Newcastle United.
Kuhn is reportedly a player in high demand this summer. Bundesliga side RB Leipzig has been actively pursuing him, and Newcastle, who are also looking to strengthen their wing options, have long been associated with a potential bid for the player.
Newcastle`s primary target is understood to have been Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga, but the Magpies saw their initial offer for him rejected. If Newcastle now decides to turn their attention towards securing Kuhn, they may find themselves needing to act quickly given the developing interest from other clubs.
The 24-year-old German enjoyed a productive season with Celtic, contributing directly to an impressive 26 goals (scoring and assisting) across 51 appearances in all competitions for the Scottish champions.
RB Leipzig holds a genuine interest in acquiring Kuhn and is reportedly intensifying its efforts to sign the Celtic star this transfer window.
According to Italian broadcaster Sky Italia, Serie A side Como has now officially joined the competition for the player also being monitored by Newcastle and Leipzig. Como is currently engaged in talks with Celtic over a possible transfer for Kuhn.
Como has demonstrated their ambition in the transfer market through their recent activities. The presence of Cesc Fabregas at the club could potentially be a significant factor in convincing their transfer targets to make the move to Italy.
RB Leipzig`s failure to secure qualification for the upcoming season`s Champions League campaign might place them at a disadvantage in their attempts to finalize a deal for Kuhn.
It remains unclear how much financial power Como possesses to complete a deal for the Celtic winger, but reports suggest the Italian side is confident in their ability to secure his signature.
All attention will now be focused on the progress of Como`s discussions with Celtic and whether Newcastle United will decide to formally enter the bidding process in the coming hours as the situation escalates.
Last season, Como finished tenth in Serie A, which was widely regarded as a promising campaign for the recently promoted club.
