Louie Barry or Mathias Kvistgaarden transfer must accelerate, Kyogo exit looming, Kieran Tierney poised – Celtic January bulletin

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Celtic have just over a week before the January transfer window closes.

It might not “slam” shut as it usually does with Brendan Rodgers confident of landing a winger and a striker before the end.

The manager might also fancy more than one wide player which would certainly make the rest of the season interesting.

Reports surfaced this afternoon, however, which could accelerate the movements of the club where a new frontman is concerned.

67 Hail Hail has your bulletin for January 23.

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Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic striker search will be ramped up

Fabrizio Romano explained what Rennes told him about Kyogo with the deal expected to be sealed “today”.

The Ligue 1 side want Kyogo for £10million and are closing in on that agreement despite the Japanese hitman being such a vital component of the Hoops’ forward line.

Interest in Louie Barry at Aston Villa following a bid may now speed up despite his club’s desire to sign him onto a new deal and loan him out again.

Mathias Kvistgaarden is another forward Celtic like but 67 Hail Hail understands Frankfurt are leading the race to sign the free-scoring Dane.

It makes things difficult for the Hoops who are now in a race against time to land a Kyogo replacement.

Kieran Tierney is poised to return to Celtic

Meanwhile, Kieran Tierney remains a high priority for Rodgers with the left-back’s Arsenal contract expiring at the end of the campaign.

It has been claimed by multiple outlets this afternoon that the former Treble winner at Parkhead is close to an agreement with his old team on what would be a pre-contract.

It looks like the move is beyond being set in motion and will be completed before the window shuts.

Celtic could potentially look to spend a few bob to bring KT back on a permanent switch early to ensure they have the option of the Scotland cap for the remainder of the current season.

In the next round of the Champions League, where players can be registered, Tierney would be a valuable signing.