Celtic are being linked with USA winger Cole Campbell, though landing the Borussia Dortmund prospect will require a significant financial outlay from the Premiership champions.
Sky Germany report the 20-year-old has emerged on Celtic’s radar, with talks already underway to bring the wide man to the east end of Glasgow.
Campbell is unlikely to come cheap despite a mixed loan stint at Bundesliga rivals Hoffenheim during the second half of last season.
Reports indicated that Hoffenheim held an option to trigger a £6.8 million buy clause, including add-ons, which would also incorporate a potential buy-back clause for Dortmund.
The young American struggled for consistent form on loan, yet he continues to attract serious interest from clubs across Europe.
Campbell still has two years remaining on his contract with Dortmund, giving the German giants considerable leverage in any transfer negotiations.
Capable of playing across multiple positions in the front line, Campbell specialises on the right wing and his arrival could take pressure off Yang while handing Martin O’Neill further attacking options.
Separately, Elijah Just dramatically increased his transfer value by scoring twice in New Zealand’s 2-2 draw with Iran in their World Cup opener.
The 26-year-old Motherwell standout is admired by Celtic, though his eye-catching World Cup performance means a bidding war for his signature could now materialise.
Just has one year remaining on his contract with the Steelmen, with an option for a further 12 months, though Motherwell are unlikely to hold out against a convincing offer for one of their most prized assets.
Celtic’s search for attacking reinforcements is being driven by several factors currently unsettling their forward line heading into the summer.
Daizen Maeda is keen on a move to England, Jota remains sidelined until October, and Kelechi Iheanacho’s future at the club is far from resolved.
With multiple issues to address across the front third, the Hoops are expected to pursue several signings before the new campaign gets underway.
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