Nicolas Kuhn has become Celtic’s main party trick this season as he continues to put on a series of excellent displays on the right flank.
Initially, the 24-year-old took time to ignite at Parkhead after joining from Rapid Vienna in a £2.8 million deal back in January, but it is safe to say Brendan Rodgers will now be delighted with his progress.
Coming to the fore after a strong pre-season, Nicolas Kuhn’s fantastic Celtic form has seen the former RB Leipzig man net ten times and lay on 11 assists in his opening 17 appearances of the campaign.
His most notable contribution was a double against his old employers in the Champions League. Still, in truth, there has been no real downside for the tricky winger over the last few months as he becomes the latest to emerge from the conveyor belt of intelligently identified Bhoys’ talent.
With his form attracting attention, Chris Sutton has made a big prediction involving Kuhn and also moved to warn Celtic about a scenario he feels can’t be allowed to happen.
Chris Sutton makes big Nicolas Kuhn Celtic prediction
Writing in his column for The Daily Record, Sutton warned Celtic that they cannot allow any notion of a Kuhn departure in January, while he also ‘wouldn’t be shocked’ if he eventually became the Bhoys’ most expensive sale of all-time.
He stated: “Kuhn will know there will be a time when Celtic will cash in and agree to let him go. He only needs to look at the Matt O’Riley situation. O’Riley may have been tempted by the likes of Atletico Madrid and Atalanta but Celtic remained firm in their valuation and the player kept his head down and kept working hard for the side.
“Eventually he and the club got their rewards. It’ll be the same for Kuhn. The way he’s going, he’s a cert for player of the year in Scotland and he’s going to be competing for silverware and against the top sides in Europe. There’s no need for him to jump ship right now. Sit tight and keep progressing and the big move will come.
“It’s still early days, but Kuhn already looks destined to become the next record-breaking transfer fee, and while I’d be stunned if he left in January, I wouldn’t be shocked if he does eventually go for even more than O’Riley, Jota and Kieran Tierney’s £25m fees. Big money is on the way for the German – but just not yet.”
Celtic won’t entertain any bids for Nicolas Kuhn
Celtic have Kuhn under contract until 2029, so any interest in his services will likely be given the cold shoulder in January by the reigning Scottish Premiership champions.
Eventually, his time will come in that respect if his form continues, but the Bhoys are in the frame for silverware and flying in the Champions League. How many of his potential suitors could offer him the same at this point?
You already know the answer to that. Kuhn has turned out to be a fantastic addition, and long may his exploits continue.
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