CELTIC have been linked with £8million-rated Slovan Bratislava striker David Strelec.
The search for a replacement for Kyogo Furuhashi is hotting up with just three days left in this transfer window.
Brendan Rodgers was forced to give untested teenager Daniel Cummings his first-team debut as a late second-half substitute for the tiring Adam Idah in the 4-2 Champions League loss to Aston Villa in the Midlands in midweek.
Now the Hoops are preparing for this month’s play-off encounters against Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich without adequate cover for the Republic of Ireland international frontman who netted a double against Unai Emery’s outfit.
Rodgers got a close-up view of Strelec when Celtic hammered the Slovakian 5-1 in the opening round of the eight-game qualifiers at Parkhead in September.
The champions, who continue their quest for a fourth successive title when they take on Motherwell at Fir Park tomorrow afternoon, are also looking at Brondby attack leader Mathias Kvistgaarden who is rated in the £14million bracket, according to the Daily Record.
Championship club Middlesbrough have already had a bid turned down for 23-year-old Strelec who has claimed 15 goals this season, including five in the Champions League.
The frontman has had spells on loan with Italian clubs Spezia and Reggina.
Rodgers has also been looking at Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill who is out of contract in the summer.