Celtic transfer target left out of starting lineup as future remains in doubt

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Celtic have been keeping tabs on a number of targets over the transfer window.

It’s been a busy summer for the Hoops, who have signed eight players so far.

Their last addition was defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey on loan from Manchester City and now the full focus is on getting attackers into the side.

A striker is one of the targets on the shopping list and someone who fits that bill has been left out of his side’s starting XI for their next game.

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Louis Munteanu left out of Cluj starting XI vs Botosani

Louis Munteanu has been linked with Celtic over the summer but news of a move has cooled of late.

The Romania international scored 25 goals last season but there was a sense of surprise after Munteanu decided not to play against Braga due to an ongoing pay dispute.

If people thought that was a one-off, they were wrong as Munteanu was once again left out of the side for their Romanian Superliga clash against Botosani.

He did come on as a second half substitute but didn’t get on the scoresheet as the two teams played out a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Cluj president mocked over Louis Munteanu price tag

Reports suggested that Cluj president Nelu Varga thought he could get close to £18m for Munteanu after Celtic had a £6.9m bid rejected.

Lille and Rennes were also interested in the forward but Giovanni Becali has warned Varga that he will receive a much lower fee than what he was expecting.

He said: “Nelutu is my best friend, but he has a few of these… You can give 5-6 million for Baiaram. Tell me when Louis Munteanu will ever show his activity again, that he still has 12-14 years to play, 20 goals in some league.”