Elijah Just: two World Cup goals, now Celtic want him
Elijah Just scored twice for New Zealand at the World Cup and that has pushed Celtic to move. Motherwell's winger is now a leading target to strengthen Martin O'Neill's attack (6). The price may have gone up. One report suggests Celtic will have to pay 10% more after those performances on the biggest stage (6). James Forrest is nearing the end and Daizen Maeda needs competition, Just's name is at the top of the list.
Cole Campbell on loan from Dortmund
Celtic are looking at a loan for Borussia Dortmund winger Cole Campbell, a USA youth international who can play on either flank (1) (3). The thinking is clear: Forrest is winding down and Hyun-jun Yang has not locked down the right wing spot. Campbell spent last season on loan at Hoffenheim and Dortmund are open to another temporary move (3).
Ivan Basic available at a cut price
Astana midfielder Ivan Basic has six months left on his deal and Celtic are ready to move (2). The Bosnian international is available at a reduced fee and O'Neill sees midfield as a priority area. One complication: Alistair Johnston is Basic's teammate at the World Cup and a standout performance there could draw more eyes (2).
Bobby Clark may have to wait
RB Salzburg's new manager Danny Rohl is assessing his squad and that could delay any move for Bobby Clark. Celtic want the former Liverpool academy midfielder but Rohl is unlikely to sanction exits until late in the window. As one source put it, Rohl might not actively block a Celtic transfer but he will not be rushed either (4).
Kieron Bowie enquiry splits opinion
Celtic have made preliminary enquiries for Hellas Verona striker Kieron Bowie (5). The former Hibernian forward does not fit the profile many fans want, Elias Filet and Kasper Hogh are the names generating more excitement (5). The striker search is wide open. Filet scored 20 in the Swiss second tier, Hogh is a more ambitious target, and Kelechi Iheanacho and Lawrence Shankland have both been linked (5).