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The National
4 days ago
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- The National
What Celtic transfer target Jakob Breum has said about move
The 21-year-old appears to be at the top of the Hoops' list with regards to recruiting a new winger. Nicolas Kuhn was sold to Como for a fee in excess of £17m earlier this summer, while Jota remains sidelined until the end of the year, meaning it's an area of the pitch that needs addressed by Brendan Rodgers. The Scottish Premiership champions have already seen their offers of around £3m rejected by Go Ahead Eagles, with the Dutch outfit seeking closer to £6.5m. Speaking ahead of the summer window, the winger admitted he's open to furthering his career sooner rather than later. He recently told TV 2: "Of course I have ambitions to try myself at a higher level, but when that is, time will tell. "I'm not just going to play a few good months and then take the next step. I can still develop even more here, so I'm not in a hurry to get away. Read more: "I'm very open to the next step. It all depends on what offers come in. "It's not like I have certain leagues that I just have to go to. "But of course I'm aiming for as high a level as possible because it's the dream to play against the very best."
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Jakob Breum has given Celtic his transfer answer amid shifting £6.5m standoff
Go Ahead Eagles are sticking to their big money price tag for the 21-year-old winger Celtic have seen Go Ahead Eagles dig in over their valuation of Jakob Breum - but the winger has already opened the door to a move. The Hoops are in need of reinforcements on the flanks after Nicolas Kuhn joined Como in a £17.2million deal - while Jota is sidelined until next year. Antwerp's Belgian winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha is on their radar while the door is open for Celtic to revive their interest in Sondre Orjasaeter this summer - but 21-year-old Breum appears to be at the top of the list. Three bids have already been turned down for the Danish winger so far this summer from the Scottish Premiership champions - with the highest offer reaching £3m. The Eredivisie side are sticking to their £6.5m price tag for the player with the likes of PSV Eindhoven also considering a move. But speaking ahead of the summer transfer window, the Denmark U21 cap stated he was "very open" to testing himself at the next level. He told TV 2: "Of course I have ambitions to try myself at a higher level, but when that is, time will tell. "I'm not just going to play a few good months and then take the next step. I can still develop even more here, so I'm not in a hurry to get away. "I'm very open to the next step. It all depends on what offers come in. "It's not like I have certain leagues that I just have to go to. But of course I'm aiming for as high a level as possible because it's the dream to play against the very best." The firm stance by the Eagles over a sale also marks a shift in the club's position from last season - when sporting director Paul Bosvelt opened the door to a departure. He told Tipsbladet: "He is a class player. This kid is going to reach the top in Holland and the international sub-top. "He can play football, he is fast and he can beat a player. These are the ingredients that modern football requires. "I would think that there is a very good chance that we will sell him in the summer transfer window." You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
The National
25-07-2025
- Sport
- The National
Celtic vs Al Ahli: TV channel, live stream & kick-off
That 5-1 defeat meant Brendan Rodgers' side wouldn't progress to take on the Italian hosts, featuring former Parkhead winger Nicolas Kuhn. Instead they will play Saudi Arabians Al-Ahli in the third place play-off. It will also be their final friendly match before the competitive stuff starts with a Premiership clash at home to St Mirren a week on Sunday. The defeat to the Dutch giants followed impressive victories over Sporting Lisbon and Newcastle, while there have also been wins over Queen's Park and Cork City in pre-season, as well as a loss to Portuguese side Estrela da Amadora. When is Celtic vs Al-Ahli? There is a quick turnaround following the Ajax game, with Celtic facing Al-Ahli tomorrow, Saturday July 26. It will be played at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia with a 7.30pm kick-off (UK time) . Is Celtic vs Al-Ahli on TV? No. The match is not being screened TV. Read more: Can I live stream Celtic vs Al-Ahli? Yes, the match will be streamed on Celtic TV. At the moment it is not available on pay-per-view, so viewing requires a an annual or international subscription. Fans can subscribe for £50 a year. Celtic results and fixtures Queen's Park 0-1 Celtic - July 4 Cork City 1-2 Celtic - July 8 Estrela da Amadora 3-2 Celtic - July 12 Sporting 0-2 Celtic - July 16 Celtic 4-0 Newcastle - July 19 Ajax 5-1 Celtic - July 24
Scottish Sun
24-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Moment Nicolas Kuhn greets old Celtic team-mates and Brendan Rodgers at Como Cup as £17m man poses for selfies with fans
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELTIC turned Nicolas Kuhn into a £17m Serie A star. And now the German has been showing his gratitude as the Hoops and their followers journeyed out to Northern Italy to see him in his new habitat at Como. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 2 Nicolas Kuhn in action during the pre-season Credit: Getty 2 Brendan Rodgers and Nicolas Kuhn Credit: Celtic FC He's been spotted in the stands posing with Hoops fans who made the journey at today's opener. Then he made his way down to the playing surface at half-time, warmly greeting Brendan Rodgers and his former team-mates. He made his debut as a Como player in their 3-1 win against Al-Ahli and now knows he WON'T face the Hoops in the final of the competition after they went down 5-1 to Dutch giants Ajax. Only yesterday Kuhn told him how he chapped on Rodgers' door - after the deal was signed and sealed - to explain how much gratitude he felt towards the Hoops boss for taking his career to the next level. Read More Football Stories UGLY SCENES Shock moment Celtic & Ajax fans clash as trouble flares at 'friendly' Como Cup He said: 'He is an amazing guy. 'We had some great times and good talks. 'Before I left, I went to see him in his office. "I thanked him for everything he did for me. 'Now it's a new chapter. He added: "The move all happened quite fast but I will be happy to see all the lads.' Shock scenes as Celtic and Ajax fans clash during Como Cup friendly tournament in Italy Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Record
24-07-2025
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- Daily Record
Nicolas Kuhn breaks Celtic transfer exit silence as winger reveals reason behind sudden departure
The former Hoops winger was gone in a flash when Como made their £17m move but the wide man wants to set the record straight Nicolas Kuhn arrived at Celtic with a reputation for being a speed merchant but when the call came some fans felt he couldn't leave the club quick enough. The wide man's £17m move to Como was completed as quick as a flash and it meant there wasn't any time for any long goodbyes at Parkhead. But Kuhn insists the rapid departure after a short spell in Scotland didn't mean it wasn't a tough call to leave. The 24-year-old could have raced away from the Scottish press in Como on Wednesday night after he'd made his first start for his new club in the friendly win against Al Ahli. Instead he wanted to grab the chance to address the fans who hailed him for a season-and-a-half – and promise to run back some day to support his old team from the stands. Kuhn said: 'I loved my time at Celtic. It's an unbelievable club. It was difficult to leave, of course. I wasn't there that long – it was 18 months. But everything happened quite fast and I enjoyed it. 'I loved my time there and think we had some really special moments. I think it turned out pretty well. That was the plan, to stay for probably two years, perform well and help the team and the club. 'I will be forever grateful for what Celtic did for me. I loved my time time. I am happy to see them again. It was a special time and hopefully in the future I will go back and be there in the stadium as a fan. 'It will always be special for me to go back to Glasgow one day. I will see the team again this week and I will be happy to see all the guys.' Kuhn has always been a man in a hurry. He's also never been afraid to sprint towards the next challenge having jumped from RB Leipzig to Ajax and then Bayern Munich as a kid, then Rapid Vienna and then Celtic in jig time in the senior ranks. The Como move was something that interested him from the off. The Italians had been tracking the German for much longer than just this summer. There was some interest in the attacker when he was still in Austria and boss Cesc Fabregas has revealed he's been a long-time admirer. It took until a few weeks ago to make their move but when the figures added up for both the player and Celtic, the deal was sealed at his usual breakneck pace. Kuhn admitted it was hard to go but the ambitious Serie A side – who are based in one of the most stunning cities in Europe – was a big draw. He said: 'It all happened quite fast but I will be happy to see all the lads. At Como, it's quite a good project. 'They have a lot of power and it's also a really good league. It's also a little bit closer to my home so it's quite good. 'That's what Celtic have done in the last few years. They have done it a lot of times so everything was perfect.' Kuhn would say the same about his Celtic spell. There was a lot of talk about his slow start at Celts and then his final few months where he didn't quite hit the sublime heights he hit during an incredible first six months of last season. It wasn't like the attacker's form went off a cliff. He still contributed to get Celtic over the line in the Premiership and perhaps it was always going to be tricky to keep producing the same incredible performances every single week for an entire campaign. Either way, that finish half of the campaign, right up until his sensational Champions League display against Bayern Munich in the Allianz ArenA will live long in the memory for fans as well as the player. As will the work done by manager Brendan Rodgers. There is no bad blood between the pair despite the parting of the ways. In fact, Kuhn revealed he was given the blessing of his boss when they sat down for an impromptu exit interview. Kuhn said: 'He is an amazing guy. We had some great times and good talks. 'Before I left, I went to see him in his office. I thanked him for everything he did for me. Now it's a new chapter.' Kuhn is convinced Rodgers and Celtic gave his career a turbo boost. He'll forever be grateful – and won't forget the good times after scooping four medals in 18 successful months. He said: 'The competition there was great. We achieved some great things together, like the Champions League last season was really good. 'I will always remember the atmosphere in those games. Even in the game we lost at home, against Bayern – and our comeback in the Allianz ArenA, that was really special.'
