Celtic’s Nicolas Kuhn Conundrum: The Missing Link to Replace the German Sensation
As Celtic continues to dominate the Scottish Premiership, the club’s fans are bracing themselves for the potential departure of one of their most prized assets. Nicolas Kuhn, the German winger who has been a revelation since joining the Hoops from Rapid Vienna in January 2024, is reportedly attracting interest from several Premier League clubs.
Kuhn’s impressive form, which has yielded 17 goals and 12 assists in all competitions this season, has not gone unnoticed. Newcastle United, Brentford, and Brighton and Hove Albion are all believed to be monitoring the 25-year-old’s situation, with the Magpies reportedly ready to make a move for Kuhn at the end of the season.
The prospect of losing Kuhn is a daunting one for Celtic, who have grown accustomed to the German’s pace, skill, and goal-scoring prowess on the flanks. However, the club’s hierarchy is reportedly resigned to losing Kuhn, with a bid of £26m expected to be enough to prise him away from Parkhead.
While the loss of Kuhn would undoubtedly be a blow to Celtic’s ambitions, the club’s fans can take heart from the fact that Brendan Rodgers has a plethora of talented players at his disposal. One player who could potentially fill the void left by Kuhn’s departure is January arrival Jota, who made a stunning return to Celtic’s starting lineup against Dundee United on Saturday.
Jota’s goal, a beautifully crafted curling effort, was a reminder of the Portuguese winger’s quality, and he will undoubtedly be pushing for a starting berth alongside Daizen Maeda and other widemen in the coming weeks. However, with Kuhn’s future uncertain, Celtic may need to explore other options to replace the German sensation.
One potential solution could be to promote from within, with the club’s youth academy producing a steady stream of talented young players in recent years. Alternatively, Rodgers may choose to dip into the transfer market to find a suitable replacement for Kuhn.
Whatever the outcome, Celtic’s fans will be hoping that the club can find a way to maintain their momentum and continue to dominate Scottish football, even if Kuhn does depart. With Rodgers at the helm and a talented squad at his disposal, there is every reason to believe that Celtic can continue to thrive, with or without Kuhn.