Celtic transfer target refused to play as he attempts to force move away

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There is one week of the transfer window remaining and Celtic still have business to do.

The attacking department is where more bodies are needed and Brendan Rodgers is doing his best to get those signings over the line.

Michel-Ange Balikwisha is finally set to join and Calvin Stengs has also been linked but none are capable of playing striker, a role that Celtic also want to upgrade on.

They need players committed to the cause and it appears that one target is doing everything he can to force through a move.

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Louis Munteanu refused to play for Cluj following Celtic links

One of the strikers admired by Celtic is Louis Munteanu.

The Hoops had a bid rejected for Munteanu earlier in the window with Cluj reportedly wanting more than £12m for his services.

Munteanu has also refused to play for Cluj once due to a pay dispute and was missing from his side’s 4-1 defeat to Otelul Galati after doing the same thing once again.

Explaining his absence, Cluj interim boss Laurentiu Rus said: “I think he wasn’t ready.”

Fanatik have also stated that the Romania international has vowed to not play for the club again until his move away is finalised and Cluj allow him to leave the club.

Should Celtic still be going for Louis Munteanu?

The 23-year-old’s record is understandably impressive with 23 goals in 35 league games last season but while the stats may look impressive, is this the sort of player Celtic need?

One of the foundations of success in recent years has been the strong dressing room atmosphere and knowing that a player is joining because they have upset their previous teammates could be a cause for concern.

His stats don’t lie though and with Adam Idah struggling in the early stages while Johnny Kenny and Shin Yamada both get their chance, it could be an upgrade worth making.