Serie A side make approach for Kuhn
Serie A club Como have made an approach to Celtic over a possible deal for winger Nicolas Kuhn. (Sky Italia), externalContrary to reports in Germany, RB Leipzig have not firmed up their interest in Nicolas Kuhn, with Celtic yet to receive any bids for the 25-year-old. (Daily Record), externalCeltic have rejected a £500,000 bid from Bolton for Irish striker Johnny Kenny. (Daily Record), externalGreek side PAOK Salonika look to have won the race to sign left-back Greg Taylor, who is a free agent after leaving Celtic. (Daily Record), external
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